Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant — Outpatient Orthopedics

Premise Health Inc.; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program with company match

paid holidays

vacation time

wellness program

EAP

access to virtual primary care

virtual behavioral health at no cost

Job summary

Premise Health Inc. in Burbank, CA is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapy Assistant to support employees and dependents at our new Health Center. The role focuses on delivering therapeutic exercises, modalities, and patient education under supervision of a PT.

The position starts early May 2027. Qualified candidates hold an Associate's degree, PTA certification/licensure, and BLS; outpatient orthopedic experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from PTA program required.
• Current PTA license/certification as applicable.
• BLS required; ACLS may be required depending on contract scope.

Responsibilities

• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and modalities.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs patients to learn and improve functional activities and ambulation.
• Observes patients during treatments and reports progress to PT.
• Fits and trains patients in use of braces, prostheses, and mobility devices.
• Collaborates with health team to coordinate treatment plans.
• Performs clerical duties and inventory management.
• Measures range of motion and vital signs to assess outcomes.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual therapy

Patient education

Data collection

Range of motion measurement

Clerical duties

Team collaboration

Patient instruction

Education

Associate degree in PTA

PTA certification/licensure

BLS certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Premise Health Inc. in Burbank, CA is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapy Assistant to support employees and dependents at our new Health Center. The role focuses on delivering therapeutic exercises, modalities, and patient education under supervision of a PT.

The position starts early May 2027. Qualified candidates hold an Associate's degree, PTA certification/licensure, and BLS; outpatient orthopedic experience is preferred.