Physical Therapy Aide, Per diem, Outpatient, Lemoore, Hanford, Fowler

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.

Adventist Health is seeking a physical therapy aide to join our team and provide coverage at our Outpatient Physical Therapy clinics, located in Lemoore, Hanford, and Fowler, CA.  Enjoy an excellent team environment working alongside highly skilled therapists.  The per diem position will provide intermittent coverage for staff vacations at our 3 outpatient physical therapy clinics. 

Not quite ready to apply? Contact Adam Efird at efirda1@ah.org or 559-537-2234 to have your questions answered, and to learn more about us.

Job Summary:

Provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, including the use of modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques. Instructs and guides patients through functional activities, such as bed mobility, transfers, gait, and balance activities.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree in physical therapy or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support certification: Required

Essential Functions:

Physical therapy aides work under the direct supervision of the physical therapists and will provide patient care support for the therapists.  Primary role will be to collaborate with the physical therapists and supervise patients throughout exercise programs, modalities and therapist assistance when needed.  Secondary roles include patient room set up and clean up, cleaning throughout the rehab clinic, supply ordering, and patient scheduling.  Observes and follows treatment precautions as identified by physical therapists. Observes for changes in patient responses and reports changes to supervising physical therapists. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.