Duties and Responsibilities - Physical Therapy Assistants work closely with Physical Therapists and other PTAs to provide rehabilitative care to patients. In most physical therapy clinics the duties and responsibilities of a Physical Therapy Assistant may include the following:
- Counsel patients and their families on what to do following treatment.
- Observe the patients they are working with before, during and after therapy and report notes to the Physical Therapist.
- Assign specific exercises for the patient and help the patients do these exercises.
- Use devices, such as walkers, and other equipment to help patients regain movement and reduce pain.
- Use a variety of techniques, including stretching exercises and massage, to treat patients.
- Assist patients when moving to and from the therapy area.
- Complete daily SOAP notes for the primary PT to co-sign
Licensed PT Assistant specializing in outpatient physical therapy for the general population. Manual skills a plus. Bilingual also a plus (including Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Paid time off
Healthcare setting:
- Clinic
- Outpatient
- Rehabilitation center
Medical specialties:
- Orthopedics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No nights
- No weekends
Education:
License/Certification:
- California Physical Therapist Assistant License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Alhambra, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person