Contract PT Assistant: Rehab & Mobility Support

Sweetwater Care; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to assist a Physical Therapist in helping patients recover after serious illness, injury, or medical events, aiming to restore functional ability, independence, and well-being.

The role focuses on supporting rehabilitation, documenting services for accurate billing, following the Plan of Care, and developing therapy programs under supervision to improve movement, balance, and gait for orthopedic and medical patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Must hold a valid Physical Therapy Assistant license or certification in the state of practice, or provide proof of license eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive care to residents to assist recovery and rehabilitation under supervision of licensed therapists.
• Assist in delivering quality patient care as directed by therapists.
• Document all services for accurate and timely billing of therapy services.
• Ensure care follows Plan of Care and organizational guidelines and complies with applicable laws.
• Under supervision, develop and implement individualized therapy plans to restore and enhance performance.
• Identify needs and refer to other disciplines to address comprehensive patient needs.

Education

High School Diploma

Physical Therapy Assistant license or certification

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to assist a Physical Therapist in helping patients recover after serious illness, injury, or medical events, aiming to restore functional ability, independence, and well-being.

The role focuses on supporting rehabilitation, documenting services for accurate billing, following the Plan of Care, and developing therapy programs under supervision to improve movement, balance, and gait for orthopedic and medical patients.