Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant

Habitat Health empowers older adults to experience more good days in their homes and communities. Through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), we provide comprehensive medical care along with support for daily needs such as meals, transportation, and in ‑ home assistance. We deliver coordinated clinical and social care in our centers and directly in participants’ homes, creating a fully integrated experience that brings peace of mind and a true sense of belonging. As we expand our scalable, affordable PACE model to meet the growing and complex needs of aging populations, our mission ‑ driven care teams continue to help participants live well on their own terms.   Habitat Health is supported by leading healthcare organizations and investors including New Enterprise Associates, Kaiser Permanente, and Town Hall Ventures. We are entering a period of significant growth and are looking for exceptional teammates to help us scale a better model of care for older adults. To learn more, visit www.habitathealth.com. Role Scope :   The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides high-quality rehabilitative support for participants enrolled in the Habitat Health PACE program (Program of All ‑ Inclusive Care for the Elderly). Working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA delivers therapeutic interventions that promote mobility, safety, independence, and overall quality of life. This per ‑ diem role offers flexible scheduling while supporting participant needs across clinic, home, and day ‑ center settings in Sacramento.   Key Responsibilities   Therapeutic Interventions — Implement individualized treatment plans including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance activities, and functional mobility tasks under the supervision of the PT.   Participant Assessment Support — Observe, document, and report participant progress, functional changes, and safety concerns to the supervising PT.   Interdisciplinary Collaboration — Coordinate with nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and other PACE team members to ensure integrated, person ‑ centered care.   Home & Center-Based Care — Provide therapy services in participant homes, the PACE day center, and clinic environments as needed.   Equipment & Safety — Train participants and caregivers on safe use of assistive devices and mobility equipment; maintain a safe therapeutic environment.   Documentation — Complete accurate, timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation in compliance with PACE, state, and federal guidelines.   Qualifications   Accredited PTA Program graduate with an active California PTA license.   Current CPR/BLS certification.   Experience working with geriatric populations or in long ‑ term care, home health, or PACE preferred.   Ability to work independently, travel locally, and adapt to changing participant needs.   Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.   Schedule & Work Environment   Per diem / as ‑ needed  typically 8am to 5pm    Services delivered across Habitat Health PACE Centers (Sacramento, South LA, San Leandro, West Covina) participant homes.   Collaborative, mission driven environment focused on supporting older adults to remain safely in their homes.   Compensation:  The anticipated base salary range for this position is $40.00 - $46.00 per hour. The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, geographical location, and business needs.   In addition, this position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) savings plan that includes a match; paid time off; and company paid holidays.   At-Will Employment    Employment with Habitat Health is at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job posting or any other company document is intended to create a contract of employment, express or implied, or to alter the at-will nature of employment.   Any written or oral statements to the contrary are not authorized unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.   Vaccination Policy, including COVID-19 To help maintain a safe environment for our participants and team members, Habitat Health maintains vaccination and infection control policies applicable to certain roles and work locations. For COVID-19 and influenza, team members who are working in a participant care setting are required to provide either proof of vaccination or a signed declination form and comply with applicable masking requirements while in a care setting to the extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction.   Habitat Health will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on an applicant's disability, medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance in accordance with applicable law.   As a condition of employment, team members are expected to comply with all applicable infection control protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and vaccination requirements associated with their role and work location, and to the extent required by law and as permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.   Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Inclusion Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. Employment decisions at Habitat Health are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, chi