Physical Therapist Assistant

Sevita; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 67,502; Part time

Job summary

Sevita in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a part-time or PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed PTs in a residential day program and outpatient neuro rehab setting.

You will administer PT treatments, document sessions, guide patients through therapeutic exercises and gait training, and help maintain safety and confidentiality while delivering compassionate, team-based care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current PTA license in the state of work.
• Good working knowledge of physical therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Administer PT treatments under the direction of Physical Therapists.
• Document therapy sessions and reasons for inability to attend.
• Perform therapeutic exercises and massage as needed.
• Assist with gait training and assistive device instruction.

Skills

PT equipment knowledge and therapeutic

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PTA license in state

Tools

None

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Santa Barbara, CA

Part time or PRN, open to whatever schedule

• 8‑24 hours per week
• $40‑$45 per hour
• No weekends, flexible scheduling
• Adult patients, residential day program and outpatient neuro rehab setting

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments to patients, working under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapists.
• Assure all program participants receive scheduled PT (Physical Therapy) treatments and document therapy session or reason for inability to attend.
• Perform active, passive, and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, based on general therapy principles, on program participants.
• Perform therapeutic massage on program participants as needed.
• Perform general mobilization and/or passive stretch to program participants, within limits of safety regarding joint/muscle stretch.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist program participants in learning and improving functional activities.
• Provide gait training and instruct program participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces, and splints; train program participants at homebound and community level, including endurance training.
• Measure ROM, length and girth of body parts, vital signs, and MMT (manual muscle tests) to assist Physical Therapist in evaluating program participants and/or to determine the effectiveness of the program plan.
• Confer with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participate in treatment planning with trans‑disciplinary team as requested.
• Ensure adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra‑indications of physical therapy modalities and techniques.
• Assess PT equipment for needs and maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current PTA license in the state of work.
• Good working knowledge of physical therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.