Empowering Physical Therapy Assistant - Growth & Impact

californian; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Californian in Pasadena, CA seeks a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to support a licensed Physical Therapist in creating and implementing individualized treatment plans. You will assess patients, administer therapeutic interventions, and document progress in electronic medical records.

Educational requirements include an Associate's degree in PTA and state certification. The role emphasizes collaboration with therapists, nurses, and physicians to deliver comprehensive patient care

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Physical Therapy Assistant Studies.
• 0 years of experience required, but internship or clinical exposure preferred.
• Current California PTA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Licensed Physical Therapist: under supervision, develop and implement treatment plans for diverse patient conditions.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments: range of motion, strength, functional capacity.
• Administer therapeutic interventions: exercises, stretches, modalities to achieve goals.
• Maintain accurate records: document patient interactions and progress in EMR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Therapy interventions

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in PTA

Tools

EMR software

Job description

The Californian in Pasadena, CA seeks a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to support a licensed Physical Therapist in creating and implementing individualized treatment plans. You will assess patients, administer therapeutic interventions, and document progress in electronic medical records.

Educational requirements include an Associate's degree in PTA and state certification. The role emphasizes collaboration with therapists, nurses, and physicians to deliver comprehensive patient care