Physical Therapist Assistant

MEP Health; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide treatment, exercise instruction, and patient education under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role includes guiding patients through active and passive exercises, gait training, and functional activities while observing and reporting patient progress to the care team.

Candidates should be licensed or certified to practice physical therapy in the state, hold current CPR certification, and be able to work in diverse

Qualifications

• Licensed, registered, or certified to practice physical therapy in the state.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transit.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and transferring.
• Comfortable working in diverse home environments.
• Availability for weekend rotations.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment, exercise instruction, and patient education.
• Instruct patients in active and passive exercises, gait, and functional activities.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses and condition changes to the healthcare team.
• Assist in coordinating care and communicating with the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers within scope of practice.

Skills

Licensed PT status

CPR certification

Driver's license & insurance

Manual handling / lifting

Diversity in home environments

Weekend rotations

Job description

Role And Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides treatment, exercise instruction, and patient education to enhance patient well-being, following a plan of care established by a supervising Physical Therapist. Key duties include instructing patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait, functional activities, and safety. The PTA observes, records, and reports patient responses and condition changes to the healthcare team, and assists in coordinating care. They also educate patients, families, and caregivers within their scope of practice.

Role And Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides treatment, exercise instruction, and patient education to enhance patient well-being, following a plan of care established by a supervising Physical Therapist. Key duties include instructing patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait, functional activities, and safety. The PTA observes, records, and reports patient responses and condition changes to the healthcare team, and assists in coordinating care. They also educate patients, families, and caregivers within their scope of practice.

Qualifications And Skills

• Licensed, registered, or certified to practice physical therapy in the state
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transit
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and transferring
• Comfortable working in diverse home environments
• Availability for weekend rotations

Key Attributes

• Adherence to state laws and scope of practice
• Strong communication skills for patient and team interactions
• Ability to function independently and assess patient needs