Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem

Encore Wellness Therapy; Fullerton, Downey, Whittier (CA, CA, CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem W-2 shifts

Weekday shift coverages 7:30am-4:30pm

401(k) eligibility after 90 days

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Encore Wellness Therapy in Southern California is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. Salary ranges from $40.00 to $45.00 per hour. The role supports an active wellness program for mature adults in a clinical fitness environment.

Graduate of an APTA-accredited PTA program with a valid California PTA license is required. Six months of fitness background/training is preferred, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree from an APTA-accredited PTA program.
• Must hold a valid California Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Minimum six months of fitness background/training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and treatment area.
• Uses modalities appropriately and ensures safety of equipment.
• Provides feedback on patient performance and program indications/contraindications.
• Works with diverse patient populations (orthopedic, neuro, medical) including older adults.
• Manages time between modality and exercise programs; maintains productivity.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Organizational skills

Reasoning ability

Time management

Education

APTA-accredited PTA program

California PTA license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Harbor - Fullerton, CA 92832

Position Type: Per Diem

Salary Range: $40.00 - $45.00 Hourly

Physical Therapist Assistant, Per Diem

Encore Wellness is the nation’s leading fitness and wellness company for mature adults. Our facilities offer the latest equipment and clinically-supervised fitness instruction. Our range of services includes customized fitness programs, physical therapy, group exercise classes, balance and fall prevention classes, driving simulators, and brain aerobics. Encore Wellness changes lives by helping mature adults achieve greater wellness and lasting independence.

We are looking for a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Southern California!

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and treatment area.
• Uses modalities appropriately and demonstrates awareness of safety in use of equipment.
• Demonstrates good working knowledge of exercise programs including indications and contraindications. Able to accurately provide verbal/written feedback regarding observed patient performance.
• Capable of working with a wide variety of patients (orthopedic, neurological, medical) of different ages) and consistently maintains productivity at department average.
• Demonstrates timeliness of arrival and initiation of work. Efficiently manages time between modality and exercise programs.
• Routinely exhibits good guest relations skills. Develops positive working relationships with all Rehab employees. Relates tactfully with physicians. Acts courteously to visitors.
• Regularly demonstrates good communication skills. Provides and accepts feedback in a constructive manner. Uses appropriate tone and volume in conversations. Always attempts to resolve problems directly; uses chain of communication appropriately.
• Maintains cleanliness and order of work area. Able to accurately order and maintain all inventory assigned.
• Aware of personal abilities and limitations and appropriately seeks assistance or guidance when needed.

Mandatory Prerequisites

• Graduate of an APTA accredited physical therapy assistant program
• Valid California Physical Therapist Assistant license
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Minimum six months of fitness background/training.
• Experience working in a clinically supervised wellness/fitness program specific to older adults preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to reason and carry out instructions.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship

Benefits

• Per Diem shift coverage as a W-2 employee for coverage as needed
• Only commit to shifts that you can cover
• Shift coverages are 7:30am-4:30pm and 8a – 5p weekdays only
• Competitive hourly rate dependent on your experience ($40-45/hr)
• 401(k) Eligibility following 90 Days

Background checks and drug testing are part of our employment process.

At Encore, “We are W.A.R.R.I.O.R.S for our members – championing their health, independence, and joy in aging. We are also warriors for ourselves – committed to our own wellness so we can lead with purpose, compassion, and strength in everything we do.”