Physical Therapist Assistant - Mentorship + Autonomy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross PPO medical insurance

PTO, flexible scheduling

Tuition assistance

CEU budget

Discounts on clinic products and ser v

Professional development assistance

StemWave® shockwave therapy cert.

Job summary

Balance Rehabilitation in Lake Forest (Orange County) seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for full-time or part-time work with a strong orthopedic caseload and vestibular/neurologic rehab experience.

Under supervision of the Doctor of Physical Therapy, the PTA will deliver hands-on, individualized care, help patients recover, and support performance goals in a well-established practice that values mentorship and professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver customized and compassionate patient care under supervision.
• Support patient recovery and optimize physical performance.
• Contribute to a well-established team with mentorship available.

Skills

Hands-on manual PT skills

Active California PTA license

Orthopedic caseload management

Onboarding readiness

Education

Graduate of accredited PTA program

Job description

Balance Rehabilitation in Lake Forest (Orange County) has built a superb reputation for clinical excellence, with the same owner leading the practice for over 23 years. Our experienced team offers comprehensive and highly personalized physical therapy services, with expertise in orthopedic, vestibular, and neurologic rehabilitation. We also offer StemWave® shockwave therapy, an innovative treatment that has produced remarkable results for many of our patients. Read our 5-star reviews on Yelp and Google of patients sharing the kind of outcomes you'll help create every day.

We are seeking a talented and passionate licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a full-time or part-time position. While we provide vestibular and neurologic rehabilitation, we also have a robust orthopedic caseload. Our immediate need is for a skilled, hands-on manual therapist who is confident treating orthopedic patients and enjoys delivering individualized, high-quality care.

Under the leadership of the Doctor of Physical Therapy, the Physical Therapist Assistant will play a key role in supporting patient recovery and optimizing physical performance by delivering customized and compassionate patient care. Bring your strengths, ideas, and hands-on approach to a supportive practice where you can make your role your own, with mentorship always available.

Our Clinic and Schedule

• Standard appointments include 20 minutes of hands-on therapy.
• Appointments take place in private treatment rooms.
• Our small clinic emphasizes personalized care and strong patient relationships.
• Office hours are Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Friday, 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Physical Therapist Assistant 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

Compensation

• $35.00 to $40.00/hour, based on experience and credentials
• Sign-on bonus of up to $2,000 if you begin employment by 9/21/26

Benefits

• Blue Cross PPO medical insurance
• PTO, flexible scheduling, and no on-call responsibilities
• Tuition assistance and a dedicated CEU budget
• Discounts on clinic products and services
• Professional development assistance
• StemWave® shockwave therapy certification

If you are looking to join a well-established, highly respected practice where clinical excellence, patient outcomes, and individualized care are truly valued, we invite you to apply today.