Job Title
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Location
Santa Maria, CA | Home Health
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (flexible); every 3rd weekend required; minor holidays required, major holidays as needed
Key Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy assistant services to patients in a home-based care setting within an assigned geographical region
- Treat patients presenting with a variety of diagnoses including orthopedic conditions, strokes, joint and spinal injuries
- Complete and maintain OASIS documentation in accordance with government requirements
- Utilize Cerner EMR for accurate and timely patient recordkeeping
- Adhere to professional dress standards, including business attire and white lab coat (no jeans)
- Participate in an orientation period of approximately 1.5–2 weeks upon start
Required Qualifications
- Active PTA licensure in the state of California
- BLS certification required
- Minimum of one year of experience in a physical therapy assistant role
- Experience completing OASIS documentation (government-mandated form)
- Ability to work every 3rd weekend and minor holidays as scheduled
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a home health or home-based care setting
- Familiarity with Cerner EMR
- Experience treating patients with orthopedic, neurological, or spinal injury diagnoses
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic home health environment serving patients across a defined geographical region
- Flexible scheduling with the majority of hours falling within a standard Monday–Friday daytime schedule