Per Diem Physical Therapy Aide II
Primary Location San Marcos, California
Facility Name San Marcos Hospital
Schedule Per Diem
Shift Day
Salary $28.76 - $33.05 / hour
Job Number 1413799
Date Posted 03/20/2026
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision of a therapist, the Rehab Aide will assist the Physical or Occupational Therapist by providing non-patient related tasks as well as patient related tasks functioning in accordance with external regulations and organizational policy.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Transports patients to required locations observing established procedures and safety precautions.
- Performs clerical functions such as posting treatment given, completing CPRs, filing progress sheets, maintaining statistics, ordering supplies, making copies of files/exercise programs etc.
- Observes all regional, medical center and department policies and procedures:
- Adhere to all department standards of attendance and dress.
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality of medical information.
- Observe universal precautions and all infection control safety policies.
- Maintain standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service:
- Use appropriate titles and greetings for patients, families, physicians, and staff.
- Treat all patients in accordance with Patient Bill of Rights.
- Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately at all times:
- Written communication must be clear, concise, legible, timely, accurate, and complete at all times.
- Maintain a courteous professional relationship with patients, families, other members of the department, and health care team.
- Maintain equipment, supplies, and work area in accordance with department guidelines:
- Follow all department guidelines related to equipment safety and maintenance.
- Assists in maintaining clean and safe work areas.
- Demonstrates competence in providing patient care tasks as instructed and delegated by the physical or occupational therapist.
- Patient Related Tasks:
- Provide second person assist for PT/OT in IP and OP settings for patients needing additional assistance due to any of the following issues (obesity, fall risk, severe de-conditioning or weakness, multiple lines, Oxygen, etc).
- Provide second person assist with large group treatment sessions.
- Assist with screening clinics for PTs (greet patients, lead back to treatment room, distribute questionnaire.
- Translation for non -English speaking patients if certified.
- As Part of Group Therapy:
- Sets up hot and cold packs.
- Removes hot and cold packs.
- Assists patient in getting out of traction.
- Fills whirlpool with water (any additives will be placed by licensed staff).
- Removal of dressings to be followed by PT assessment and treatment.
- Remove electrodes following electrical stimulation treatment such as interferrential, and  iontophoresis.
- Transport patients to and from Physical Therapy from patient care areas.
- Demonstrates competence in providing non-patient care tasks as instructed and delegated by the physical or occupational therapist.
- Nonpatient Related Tasks:
- Assist with ordering supplies.
- Assist with ordering and re-stocking linen.
- Assist with cleaning treatment booths (wiping down mats, disposing of dirty linen).
- Assist with maintaining a clean environment of care including maintaining log-books for all equipment/temperatures etc.
- Xeroxing/copying charts for W/C / OHS departments.
- Cleaning out file drawers (clearing out old charts ready for D/C).
- Washing toys used in Pediatric clinic.
- Assist with inpatient administrative duties (making patient identifying tags for assignment board).
- Copying, collating exercise / patient education materials and / or documentation forms.
- Wiping down gym equipment.
- Making appointments as needed.
- Reminder calls to next day patients as needed.
- Monthly cleaning of hot pack (hydrocollator) tank.
- Monthly cleaning of parafin bath units.
- Cleaning of traction unit attachments.
- Cleaning of hot and cold pack covers.
- Cleaning outside of the hydrocollator tanks and ice pack machine.
- Retrieve supplies for patients who are working with a therapist in either the inpatient or outpatient settings.
- Ordering food (dietary supplies) for swallowing patients.
- Assist with screening clinics for PTs (greet patients, lead back to treatment room, distribute questionnaire.
- Assisting with sorting and mailing off copies of completed evaluations to referring providers.
- Replacing patient supplies such as cervical pillows and splints when patient is aware of sizes and no additional treatment or assessment is required.
- Pulling referrals and/or retrieving referrals from electronic systems.
- Collecting and maintaining departmental stats.
- Assisting with referral and certification tracking.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served - pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric.
- Document clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner following department policies and procedures.
- 0-2 years of work experience in hospital or OP setting.
- High School Graduate or General Education Development (GED) required.
- Basic Life Support
- Understanding/Competence in basic safety and infection control procedures i.e. proper body mechanics, universal precautions.
- Completion of Pre-employment and annual physicals.
- Completion of annual skills competency assessment.
- One (1) - two (2) years of work experience in a rehab setting.
- Prior experience working in a physical therapy department.
- A hiring manager may specify Preferred Qualifications, which are desirable and above and beyond the requirements specified in the Minimum Qualifications section above.
- Please keep in mind that any such Preferred Qualifications should be job related and relevant (i.e., directly related to the duties and responsibilities described in this Job Description) and stated in non-prejudicial language.
- Schedule may change based on operational need.
- Locations can include SDMC, SMMC/SAM, Zion.
- 8 hour shifts. Up to 4 hospital weekend shifts/month.
- Annual Holiday commitment
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Education
License, Certification, Registration
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Notes:
Primary Location: California,San Marcos,San Marcos Hospital
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 03:30 PM
Job Schedule: Per Diem
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B09|OPEIU|Local 30
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: SAN MARCOS MEDICAL CENTER - Physical Therapy-Inpatient - 0806
Pay Range: $28.76 - $33.05 / hour
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
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For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
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