Flexible Physical Therapy Assistant | Care, Growth & Impact

Ryans Rehab Inc; Glendora (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Ryans Rehab Inc is seeking a professional Physical Therapy Assistant to join the team. The PTA will assist Physical Therapists in recovery treatments, observe patients, and document progress for review by the Physical Therapist.

Tasks include scheduling, phone/email handling, and maintaining therapy rooms after sessions. The role emphasizes direct patient care under supervision, documentation accuracy, and contributing to overall therapy quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license and CPR certified.
• Clear communication skills; must explain treatment programs, motivate patients, and listen to concerns.
• Ability to explain complex medical concepts in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Excellent observational and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Contributes to a physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues.
• Administers treatment programs for patients.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining updates and reviewing therapy histories.
• Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing the therapist’s interpretations of evaluations and test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and guiding patients in activities.
• Helps patients use supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Instructs and counsels patients on regimens and wellness.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment per procedures and infection-control policies.
• Monitors treatment progress to meet production objectives and standards.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local regulations and JCAHO standards.
• Updates job knowledge through education and professional involvement.
• Opens opportunities to add value beyond routine tasks.

Skills

Current PTA license

CPR certified

Communication skills

Explain medical concepts

Observational and assessment skills

Job description

Ryans Rehab Inc is seeking a professional Physical Therapy Assistant to join the team. The PTA will assist Physical Therapists in recovery treatments, observe patients, and document progress for review by the Physical Therapist.

Tasks include scheduling, phone/email handling, and maintaining therapy rooms after sessions. The role emphasizes direct patient care under supervision, documentation accuracy, and contributing to overall therapy quality and efficiency.