Plumas District Hospital is seeking a motivated and compassionate Physical Therapy Aide to join our Rehabilitation Services team. This role supports physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in delivering exceptional patient care in an acute care hospital environment, including inpatient and swing bed settings. The aide will assist with patient mobility, treatment area preparation, equipment maintenance, and various clerical and clinical support tasks, helping ensure safe and effective therapy services under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Education:
- Basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification.
- The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Experience:
- Prior experience in acute care, outpatient, or rehabilitation setting or equivalent setting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a healthcare team
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand/walk frequently, and assist with patient transfers
- Establish priorities and recognize physical or behavioral changes during course of treatment and reporting it to the Therapist.
- Ability to use, inspect, and maintain clinical equipment
- Knowledge of purpose, expected outcome, and safety factors involved in the care provided
- Knowledge of infection control practices
- Knowledge of and use of all office equipment including, but not limited to, office software (i.e.MS Word, Excel, Outlook Express etc).
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology and some medical pathology
Options offered to benefit eligible employees:
- Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
- Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
- Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
- Considerable Paid Time Off
- And more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available
Perks all employees can enjoy:
- Inclusive and connected work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
- Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay
Child Care:
- PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or childcare@pdh.org
Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!
