Physical Therapist Assistant Part Time

Agile Occupational Medicine; Soquel (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CME stipend

Medical malpractice insurance

Flexible schedule

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Agile Occupational Medicine in Soquel, CA seeks a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant to provide direct clinical care under the supervising Physical Therapist's plan of care. The role emphasizes rehabilitation for orthopedic and work-related injuries within workplace wellness programs.

The PTA supports patients, families, and the care team with education, home programs, and progress updates, while maintaining compliant documentation and a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Active, unrestricted California PTA license (or license in progress).
• BLS certification.
• Strong time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software.
• Outpatient experience preferred; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Execute the plan of care and follow-up treatment visits with a focus on rehabilitation.
• Instruct and counsel patients in exercises, home programs, and patient education.
• Maintain open communication with the patient, supervising therapist, and referring physician on the plan of care and progress.
• Implement treatment plans as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist patients with exercises, functional activities, and mobility aids.
• Monitor and document progress, reporting changes or concerns to the supervising PT.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, and home programs.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in line with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas.
• Support patient motivation and adherence to therapy programs.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Communication

MS Office

Patient management software

Education

Graduate of PTA program

California PTA license

BLS certification

Tools

MS Office

Patient management software

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant Part Time | Agile Occupational Medicine | Soquel, CA | Part-Time

Pay: $36.00-$42.00 per hour starting range. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Schedule: Part-time, 15-20 hours per week, with flexibility Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. No required nights, weekends, or holidays.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides direct clinical care following the supervising Physical Therapist's plan of care, and supports PTs and patients with patient care management, organization, and communication. The caseload includes orthopedic conditions such as acute work-related injuries, pre- and post-surgical conditions, and workplace wellness and injury prevention.

Specialties

Specialties: Orthopedics, sports medicine, manual therapy, ergonomics, injury prevention.

Responsibilities

• Execute the plan of care and follow-up treatment visits with a focus on rehabilitation.
• Instruct and counsel patients in exercises, home programs, and patient education.
• Maintain open communication with the patient, supervising therapist, and referring physician on the plan of care and progress.
• Implement treatment plans as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist patients with exercises, functional activities, and mobility aids.
• Monitor and document progress, reporting changes or concerns to the supervising PT.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, and home programs.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in line with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas.
• Support patient motivation and adherence to therapy programs.

Benefits

• Annual CME stipend with dedicated paid CME time off
• Employer-paid medical malpractice insurance
• Work-life balance: no required nights, weekends, or holidays
• Collaborative, fast-paced, dynamic work environment

About Agile Occupational Medicine

Agile Occupational Medicine is a leading occupational medicine group with a network of 42 centers providing work injury care and employer services across California and Yuma, Arizona. It is a fast-growing organization with a collaborative work environment.

Work location

Work location: In person, 3601 Caldwell Drive, Soquel, CA 95073.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Active, unrestricted California PTA license (or license in progress).
• BLS certification.
• Strong time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software.
• Outpatient experience preferred; new graduates welcome.