Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Los Angeles, CA

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

California

Contract | Full-Time (40 hours/week) | Flexible Day Schedule | Onsite | Outpatient Setting

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in alignment with patient needs, goals, and physician direction
• Conduct 60-minute evaluations and treatment sessions, designing functional programs to support patients' return to community activities
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical record documentation including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry
• Ensure all care is delivered under valid physician orders and within applicable insurance authorizations
• Participate in student programs as assigned, providing appropriate supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing student evaluations
• Actively engage in professional development through continuing education, self-study, and involvement in professional organizations

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensure in good standing in the state of California
• Outpatient physical therapy experience required (new graduates will not be considered)
• Adherence to state-specific PTA Practice Act and all applicable regulatory requirements
• Completion of all state-mandated continuing education requirements
• Demonstrated ability to maintain compliance with documentation standards in accordance with state, federal, and payer guidelines

• Experience with functional quality indicator assessments and letters of medical necessity
• Familiarity with performance improvement methodologies and quality initiatives in a clinical setting

• Join a team-oriented outpatient environment with a strong emphasis on patient safety, quality of care, and professional growth
• Flexible scheduling within a full-time contract role with an anticipated start date of August 2026