Job Abstract

Founded in 1887 Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.

Position Summary:

Under the general guidance of the Program Manager and Physical Therapy Clinical Advisor and supervision of an RPT administers and progresses patient treatment according to an established plan; participates in discharge planning. Demonstrates exceptional time management skills in performing all assigned tasks. Demonstrates sound judgment in clinical decision making. Assists in training and orienting new staff (advanced PTA only).

Requirements:

• Minimum one year experience as a PTA working in a clinical setting with adult population.
• Associate of Arts degree from an APTA accredited PTA program or successful challenge of APTA Board examination.
• Current PTA license or eligible for same
• Current BLS.

This position is represented by SEIU