In-House Rehab PTA — Elevate Patient Progress

Alvarado Care Center; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Park Healthcare in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join the in-house rehab team. PRN also needed. The PTA provides direct therapy under a licensed Physical Therapist, documents treatments, and supports resident independence and safety.

The role collaborates with nursing and care staff, offers education to patients and caregivers, and ensures accurate clinical documentation and billing. Accreditation and licensure requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited 2-year PTA program approved by the APTA.
• PTA license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct PTA interventions under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Record treatments and progress in medical records.
• Coordinate with nursing and care staff to support residents’ function and safety.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and partners on therapy plans.
• Ensure documentation and billing records are accurate and timely.
• Conduct screening rounds as directed by Rehabilitation leadership.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

AA/AS PTA program

Job description

Mission Park Healthcare in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join the in-house rehab team. PRN also needed. The PTA provides direct therapy under a licensed Physical Therapist, documents treatments, and supports resident independence and safety.

The role collaborates with nursing and care staff, offers education to patients and caregivers, and ensures accurate clinical documentation and billing. Accreditation and licensure requirements apply.