Orthopedic PTA - Hands-On Therapist, StemWave Certified

Apollo Physical Therapy; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross PPO

PTO & flexible scheduling

Tuition assistance

CEU budget

StemWave certification

Job summary

Balance Rehabilitation in Lake Forest, CA, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join full-time or part-time. The clinic emphasizes orthopedic, vestibular, and neurologic rehab with hands-on manual therapy; under the Doctor of Physical Therapy, the PTA supports patient recovery and helps optimize physical performance with customized care.

This role requires CA PTA licensure (or nearing licensure), ability to manage a busy orthopedic caseload, and a readiness to onboard quickly.

Qualifications

• Strong, hands-on manual physical therapy skills.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school.
• Active California PT license, or a recent graduate nearing licensure.
• Ability to manage a busy orthopedic caseload.
• Ready to onboard and begin treating promptly.

Responsibilities

• Support patient recovery and optimize physical performance with customized and compassionate care.
• Deliver hands-on manual therapy for orthopedic patients.
• Work under the supervision of the Doctor of Physical Therapy to ensure timely and effective treatment.

Skills

Manual therapy

Orthopedic caseload

Licensure in CA

Onboarding readiness

Hands-on care

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school

Job description

Balance Rehabilitation in Lake Forest, CA, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join full-time or part-time. The clinic emphasizes orthopedic, vestibular, and neurologic rehab with hands-on manual therapy; under the Doctor of Physical Therapy, the PTA supports patient recovery and helps optimize physical performance with customized care.

This role requires CA PTA licensure (or nearing licensure), ability to manage a busy orthopedic caseload, and a readiness to onboard quickly.