Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA

BrightSpring Health Services; Arroyo Grande (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule Created by You

Paid per hour (not just per visit)

Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement

Educational Programs

Growth/Advancement Opportunities

No Weekends OR Holidays Required

Job summary

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation on the Central Coast of California seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support PT interventions and patient progress in community settings.

The role offers flexible scheduling, hourly pay, travel reimbursement, and opportunities for growth with no weekends or holidays required. Candidates should be prepared for hands-on rehab and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Licensed PTA with state certification and degree from accredited program.
• Current CPR certification.
• TB skin test completed.
• Proof of auto insurance.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapy interventions.
• Familiarity with assisted living, geriatrics, or home health.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; may lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• New grads encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing treatment interventions.
• Administer therapeutic exercises to improve strength, mobility and function.
• Provide training and document results of the training.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Support treatment plans by documenting status changes to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Evidence-based therapy interventions

Geriatrics/Home health familiarity

Education

Degree from an accredited PTA program

PTA certification (state)

CPR certification (Live)

TB skin test (two-step)

Auto insurance proof

One year experience preferred

Job description

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

Join our Groundbreaking Rehabilitation Team on the beautiful Central Coast in California - Opportunity of a Lifetime!

At Rehab Without Walls® Neuro Rehabilitation, our clinicians don’t just treat clients; they walk beside them as they rediscover strength, confidence, and joy in everyday life. We help individuals with brain, spinal cord, and other neurological injuries rebuild independence through personalized, goal-driven therapy that happens out in the community — wherever life takes them.

Our clinicians enjoy the flexibility to schedule sessions around what works best for them and their clients, creating meaningful, balanced workdays that fit each person’s rhythm. From grocery shopping to hiking, paddle boarding, or skiing, every session brings therapy to life in inspiring, real-world environments.

If you’re passionate about making therapy an adventure in recovery and helping clients reclaim the moments that matter most, you’ll find your purpose here!

What you will receive:

• Flexible Schedule Created by You
• Paid per hour (not just per visit)
• Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement
• Educational Programs
• Growth/Advancement Opportunities
• No Weekends OR Holidays Required

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Physcial Therapist in the implementation of treatment intervention
• Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patients; strength, mobility and function.
• Providing training to individuals and any others involved in their rehabilitation, and documenting results of the training
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Supporting individuals' plan of treatment by documenting and reporting status changes to the multi-disciplinary team members as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant training program
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant certification in state of practice.
• Current Live CPR Certification
• Two-step TB skin test required
• Proof of Auto Insurance
• Knowledge of evidence based therapy interventions
• Familiarity with assisted living, independent living, geriatrics and/or home health
• One year preferred
• New grads encouraged to apply
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills,visual acuity,and walking/standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $38.00 - $45.00 / Hour