Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Nursing, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Progress Reports, Quality of Care, Quality of Life, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Standards, Time Management, Treatment Plan
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) | Rancho Cordova, CA | 13 Weeks Contract
Join a compassionate rehabilitation team where your skills help patients regain mobility, build strength, and improve their quality of life. We’re seeking an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support rehabilitation services in Rancho Cordova, CA. If you enjoy working closely with patients and making a positive impact on their recovery journey, this opportunity is ready for you!
Job Details
- Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
- Location: Rancho Cordova
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Day Shift
- Schedule: 5x8
- Experience Required: 2 Years
- Weekly Pay: $1800 to $2000
Responsibilities
- Assist Physical Therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans
- Provide therapeutic exercises, mobility training, gait training, and functional activities as directed
- Monitor patient progress and report changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist
- Educate patients and caregivers on prescribed exercises and rehabilitation techniques
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments and patient responses
- Prepare treatment areas and ensure therapy equipment is clean and functioning properly
- Encourage patient participation and motivation throughout the rehabilitation process
- Collaborate with therapists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support patient outcomes
- Adhere to facility policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in California
- Minimum 2 years of recent PTA experience
- Current BLS Certification preferred
- Strong understanding of rehabilitation principles and therapeutic techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care