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Physical Therapist Assistant

Driftwood Healthcare Center-HaywardHayward, CAFull TimePosted 4w ago

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About the job

Driftwood Healthcare Center-Hayward is hiring for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). We value our employees and we are committed to providing them with a professional and supportive work environment. We treat our residents and employees as part of our family.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Salary: $81,120 - $93,600 Full/Part Time

Sign-on Bonus Available!

Physical Therapist (PT) Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401K
  • PTO Package
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Relocation Reimbursement

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Duties and Responsibilities within scope of practice and federal guidelines:

  • Administers treatment to patients with problems related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems.
  • Administers tests and measurements for muscle strength, coordination, range of motion, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
  • Provides direct clinical treatment in accordance with an established plan of care.
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
  • May participate with home assessments, simulated or actual as appropriate, to ensure discharge of residents to a safe environment along with PT/OT as needed.
  • Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Qualifications and Skills

  • Associate degree in a Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • One (1) year of clinical experience preferred. New graduates welcomed.
  • Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant issued by the state of California.

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.

From Driftwood Healthcare Center-Hayward's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Driftwood Healthcare Center-Hayward

Driftwood Healthcare Center-Hayward is a 88 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Driftwood Healthcare Center-Hayward, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Hayward, CA, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Driftwood Healthcare Center-Hayward

Based in Hayward, CAHires in CaliforniaPay on its listings: 17.6% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

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