Rehabilitation Care Partner - Trauma PCU - 141622

UC San Diego Health San Diego, CA 92103, US

$29.15 - $38.46 / hour

Payroll Title: HOSP BLANK AST 3 Department: 5 WEST TRAUMA PCU Hiring Pay Scale $29.15 - $38.46 / Hour Worksite: Hillcrest Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 90% Union: EX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

#141622 Rehabilitation Care Partner - Trauma PCU

Filing Deadline: Thu 10/8/2026 Apply Now
UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/02/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, direction, and guidance of the Registered Nurse, the Rehabilitation Care Partner provides patient-specific care, observation, and intervention as directed by unit protocol to high-risk patients. The duties includes and are not limited to, assisting with activities of daily living, feeding, bathing, ambulating, taking vital signs, participating in milieu groups, and appropriately utilizing restraints on patients. The Rehabilitation Care Partner also ensures patient care guidelines are followed in order to reduce and prevent self-harm, and performs all other related support functions as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
A minimum of two (2) years of directly related recent experience.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with vulnerable and behavioral high-risk populations, specifically trauma, brain-injured, incarcerated, homeless, and/or substance-dependent patients.
Commitment to complete 16-hour UCSD CPI/behavioral management/de-escalation training within six (6) months of hire.
Completion of TBI and Trauma-Informed Care training.
Completion of 8-hour training with PT/OT on safe mobility for traumatically injured patients upon hire.
Must be able to communicate in English and possess demonstrated positive written skills.
Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

California CNA Certification.
Prior experience as a CNA, Psych Tech, Nursing Student, ED Tech, or Trauma Tech.
Epic, UCSD Paging & Scheduling Systems.
Bilingual: Spanish/English.
Experience in care of the acutely brain-injured patient and/or the rehabilitation of brain-injured patients.
Experience in the care of traumatically injured patients with psychiatric illness, primary brain injury, and/or substance abuse comorbidities.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Flexible to work variable hours including overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Initial and annual training requirements for the Rehabilitation Care Partner are subject to modification by the 5 West unit.
New hires who fail to complete initial training requirements will be released from employment within the probationary period.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $60,865 - $80,304 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $29.15 - $38.46

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

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