Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Title

Physical Therapy Assistant

Location

Alturas, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift | Monday through Friday, no weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatment to patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, seeing 8–9 patients per day with 1-hour evaluations and 45-minute follow-up appointments
• Observe, evaluate, and document the effects of each treatment accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring all chart entries are timed and dated
• Demonstrate safe and effective use of physical therapy modalities including spinal traction, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, diathermy, and infrared light
• Perform physical therapy procedures including therapeutic exercise, soft tissue mobilization, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, orthotic/prosthetic training, and taping
• Maintain a safe treatment environment, uphold department cleanliness standards, and adhere to infection control practices
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary staff to support effective plan-of-care development and communication

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-approved Physical Therapist Assistant Program
• Current, active PTA license issued by the State of California with no lapses
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification with no lapses
• Demonstrated proficiency in physical therapy procedures, modalities, and assessment of treatment effects
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Ability to work within the guidelines of the California State Practice Act

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in acute care, skilled nursing, and/or outpatient physical therapy settings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for data compilation and documentation
• Experience with patient scheduling and front office support functions

Why Join Us

• Enjoy a structured, manageable caseload with no double-booking and a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend requirements
• Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with opportunities for continuing education and professional development