Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient - Mercy - 262005582
This is a full-time .875 (70 hours/2 weeks) varied 10 hour day shift position at Scripps Mercy in Hillcrest. You will be working Friday, Saturday and Monday week 1 and Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday week 2. Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations. Why join Scripps Health?AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.Join a winning team supporting the Inpatient Physical Therapy Department as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Scripps Mercy in Hillcrest. Receive mentorship and guidance from our experienced Physical Therapists and gain exposure to a variety of different cases from in-patient rehab to out-patient neurology. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a thirst for knowledge looking to help our team provide world class patient care. The Physical Therapist Assistant assists in the provision of therapy under the supervision of the Physical Therapist who shall be responsible for the extent, kind, and quality of the services provided by the therapist assistant through a continuum of care. The work is performed according to the assistant's licensure/certification, Code of Ethics, Federal/State regulations, JCAHO/UMQC and Care Center policies and procedures. The Physical Therapist Assistant demonstrates the ability to perform competencies as outlined in the Rehabilitation Services Competency Assessment tools and demonstrates age specific care as established for area and job title.#LI-JS1
Required Certification/Registration/Education:· Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program· Physical Therapist Assistant license or Pending license for State of California. Must have license in hand before start.· BLS for Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Preferred Experience/Qualifications:· At least one year of experience as a PTA in an Inpatient/Acute Care setting
: Rehab
: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO
SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO
4077 FIFTH AVENUE
SAN DIEGO 92103
: Scripps Mercy San Diego
: Sep 22, 2026, 6:15:42 PM
Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS
54.24 -
78.66
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