Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Therappy; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Maxima Therapy seeks a licensed or certified Physical Therapist Assistant to join a transdisciplinary team delivering pediatric therapies in homes and daycare settings. The role offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay up to $70 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement and toys for clients.

Responsibilities include 1:1 therapy, parent education, team collaboration, and accurate progress notes. A valid driver's license and immunization records are required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Pediatric treatment experience preferred.
• Multilingual speaking/reading/writing skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 therapy in clients' homes or daycare settings.
• Provide parent education and support.
• Collaborate with team members.
• Take/submit progress notes as required.

Skills

Pediatric therapy experience

Multilingual skills

Job description

Maxima Therapy is looking for creative and committed Physical Therapist Assistants to join our transdisciplinary therapy team comprised of speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, child development specialists, and assistants. The position entails a flexible work schedule, providing individual services to children ages from birth to 3 years of age with varying delays at clients’ homes and/or daycares. We offer competitive rates of up to $70 per hour, mileage and toys reimbursement. We also have an excellent benefits package for eligible employees which includes medical insurance, paid time off (PTO), and a flexible schedule.

Schedule:

• We use proprietary software and AI for therapist-client matching
• Therapists have autonomy to select clients
• Client selection can occur at clinician's convenience

Duties:

• 1:1 treatment in clients’ homes or daycare settings
• Provide parent education and support
• Collaborate with team members
• Take/submit progress notes as required
• Reliable car, proof of auto insurance, and a valid driver's license
• Proof of immunization records, CPR certification, and current, negative TB test
• Strong work ethic, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; team-oriented
• Previous pediatric treatment experience preferred
• Multilingual speaking/reading/writing skills are a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Therapy activities may require playing on the floor or settings where the furniture is child-sized
• Careful attention to the safety of the client and surroundings is required
• Sudden and quick movements may be required
• Walking, occasional running, standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting
• Reaching above the head, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Sustained physical activity may be required for up to 60 minutes

*Pay Rate: The professional rate for this position is up to $70/hr for time spent in sessions providing therapy services directly to the consumer; drive time and mileage reimbursement will be compensated at the applicable minimum wage and mileage reimbursement rate. The actual wage rate offered will vary based on several key factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's skill set, proficiency in relevant languages, years of professional experience, and the geographical location of the candidate.

Maxima Therapy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law and the regulatory requirements applicable to our business.