Physical Therapist Assistant

Bluebird Staffing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO (paid time off)

Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Unlimited CEUs through MedBridge

Job summary

Bluebird Staffing is recruiting a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a full-time role focused on patient-centered care for older adults. The PTA will work both at the center and in participants’ homes, with a goal of maximizing independence and safety.

The position emphasizes lower patient volumes to foster meaningful, long-term relationships with participants, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Valid PTA license or proof of license eligibility.
• Knowledge and experience treating frail, elderly, or medically complex participants.
• 1+ years of experience preferred.
• Adult and/or geriatric experience strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment programs established by the Physical Therapist and assist with obtaining vital signs, ROM, and strength measurements.
• Coordinate with the rehabilitation team to implement individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical documentation

Geriatric care

Patient assessment

Education

Associate degree PTA

Job description

Bluebird Staffing is recruiting Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) for a full-time opportunity with a leading healthcare organization focused on providing patient-centered care to older adults.

This is a great opportunity for a PTA who wants to move away from high-volume therapy environments and build meaningful, long-term relationships with participants. You’ll work as part of an interdisciplinary team alongside Physical Therapists, therapists, providers, and other clinical professionals.

Position Overview

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will provide restorative and rehabilitative physical therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Care may be provided both at the center and in participants’ homes, with the goal of maximizing independence, safety, and functional ability.

Unlike traditional high-volume therapy settings, this position offers lower patient volumes, allowing you to spend more meaningful time with each participant. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop long-term relationships rather than treating patients for short-term rehab stays.

Compensation

Base Salary: $79,040–$106,080 annually

This is a full-time position designed with work/life balance in mind. The role does not require after-hours documentation, and PTAs work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide coordinated care.

Key Responsibilities

You will administer treatment programs established by the Physical Therapist, assist with obtaining vital signs, range of motion, and strength measurements, and coordinate with the rehabilitation team to implement individualized treatment plans.

Additional responsibilities include participant scheduling, clinical visit coordination, billing, and documentation of interventions such as therapeutic exercise, muscle re-education, gait training, functional ADL training, and other physical therapy treatments.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Valid PTA license or proof of license eligibility
• Knowledge and experience treating frail, elderly, or medically complex participants
• 1+ years of experience preferred
• Adult and/or geriatric experience strongly preferred
• Pediatric-only experience will not be considered
• Willingness to travel occasionally

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 17 days of PTO, 12 observed holidays, 6 sick days, 401(k) with employer match, unlimited CEUs through MedBridge, and additional benefits.