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Job ID: 892169
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,760.34
Job Title
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Location
Alturas, CA | Acute Care / Skilled Nursing / Outpatient
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Monday through Friday, no weekends | Expected 8–9 patients per day
Key Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, including therapeutic exercise, soft tissue mobilization, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, orthotic/prosthetic training, and taping
- Operate and apply physical therapy modalities such as spinal traction, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, diathermy, and infrared light in a safe and effective manner
- Observe, evaluate, and document the effects of each treatment session; maintain organized, legible patient records with timed and dated chart entries
- Communicate promptly with the supervising Physical Therapist regarding any changes needed in a patient’s treatment plan
- Engage patients and families in the plan of care, ensuring treatment strategies align with individual learning needs and levels
- Assist with supply ordering, maintain adequate PAR levels, and support department cleanliness and patient safety standards
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an APTA-approved Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Active PTA license issued by the State of California, maintained without lapse
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification, maintained without lapse
- Demonstrated proficiency in physical therapy procedures, modalities, and assessment of treatment effects
- Must practice within the guidelines of the California State Practice Act
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in acute care, skilled nursing, and/or outpatient physical therapy settings
- Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for data compilation and documentation
- Demonstrated organizational ability and effective time management in a clinical scheduling environment
Why Join Us
- Manageable patient load with structured appointment times — 1 hour for evaluations and 45 minutes for follow-up visits, with no double booking
- Monday through Friday schedule with no weekend requirements, supporting a consistent work-life balance