Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA - Physical Rehab
Company : Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Location : Inglewood, CA, 90301
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 1 January 2026
Overview
Centinela Hospital Medical Center has been serving the communities of Inglewood and the wider Los Angeles area for nearly 100 years. An award-winning facility, ranking in the top 5% nationally for quality and patient safety, Centinela Hospital is a 362-bed acute-care hospital with a 24-hour emergency department and primary stroke center, orthopedic care, advanced cardiac services, critical care services, robotics surgery program, inpatient and outpatient rehab programs, labor and delivery, and more.
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community!
Why Prime Healthcare? Centinela Hospital Medical Center; a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Celebrating Our Centinela Hospital Heroes
Centinela has earned hundreds of national awards and recognitions, including "100 Top Hospital" recognition from Fortune/Merative and straight 'A's (2018-2022) for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group. For more information, visit www.centinelamed.com.
Centinela Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:
- Paid Time Off
- 401K retirement plan
- Outstanding Medical
- Dental
- Vision Coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Many more Voluntary Benefit Options!
Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.
Responsibilities
Assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to acute rehabilitation patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered nurse in charge of the team and / or unit.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
Pay Transparency
Centinela Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $25.70 to $25.70. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
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Frequently asked questions
A CNA focused on physical rehab assists patients with daily living activities, encourages mobility, and helps maintain a safe environment. Their role supports recovery by closely working under nursing supervision to provide personalized care tailored to rehabilitation goals.
Inglewood's healthcare sector, especially with centers like Centinela Hospital, offers CNAs opportunities to gain valuable rehab experience and access to advanced care settings. This role can serve as a stepping stone toward specialized nursing or therapy roles due to the hospital's focus on quality rehabilitation services.
Beyond CNA certification, local employers often value current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification and familiarity with medical terminology. Rehab-specific training or experience in acute care hospitals enhances employability in LA’s competitive rehab job market.
Centinela fosters a team-oriented environment prioritizing compassion and patient safety. CNAs join a community celebrated for award-winning care, where collaboration with registered nurses and therapists is essential to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services.
Centinela offers a competitive salary of around $25.70 per hour for CNAs in physical rehab, aligning well with regional averages. Their comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement plans, adds significant value beyond base pay.
Centinela supports career growth through tuition reimbursement and continuous education, allowing CNAs to enhance skills and potentially move into specialized nursing or therapy roles within their rehab programs.
CNAs must balance providing compassionate, individualized care while managing multiple patients with complex needs. Maintaining safety and communication under supervision is crucial, especially in dynamic rehab environments requiring adaptive support strategies.
With Centinela Hospital’s extensive rehab programs and LA's aging population, demand for skilled rehab CNAs is steady. However, competition remains moderate, so relevant certifications and acute care experience improve hiring odds.
Rehab CNAs focus more on mobilizing patients, assisting with therapeutic exercises, and supporting recovery milestones. This contrasts with general nursing assistants who may focus broadly on routine care without the rehab progression emphasis.
Yes, CNAs collaborate closely with nurses and therapists during rehab, assisting patients through therapy routines and monitoring progress to ensure cohesive recovery efforts within the hospital’s multidisciplinary care approach.