Job Title
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Location
Alturas, CA | Acute Care / Skilled Nursing / Outpatient
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Monday through Friday, no weekends | Approximately 8–9 patients per day
Key Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, following established treatment plans and communicating promptly if modifications may be needed
- Observe, evaluate, and document the effects of each treatment session accurately and in a timely manner, maintaining organized and legible patient records
- 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, patient-centered care
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an APTA-approved Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Active PTA license issued by the State of California, maintained without lapse
- Current BLS/BCLS certification, maintained without lapse
- Demonstrated proficiency in physical therapy procedures, modalities, and assessment of treatment outcomes
- Ability to work within the guidelines of the California State Practice Act
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in acute care, skilled nursing, and/or outpatient physical therapy settings
- Familiarity with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with patient scheduling and front office support functions
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