Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Part-Time

Westgate Gardens Care Center; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

Westgate Gardens Care Center in Visalia, CA is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team on a part-time basis. Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will provide skilled treatment to help residents regain mobility, balance, strength, and independence.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree, CA PTA license, CPR, and prior skilled nursing or post-acute rehab experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current California PTA license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification as required by policy/licensure.
• Experience in skilled nursing or post‑acute rehab preferred.
• Ability to read and understand treatment plans and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA treatment per plan of care under supervision.
• Perform therapeutic exercise, gait, balance, and transfer training.
• Document treatment timely and accurately.
• Communicate progress and concerns to supervising PT.
• Educate residents and families on goals and home exercise.
• Maintain safety and infection-control procedures.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate degree in PTA

Tools

Net Health

PointClickCare

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Part-Time

Westgate Gardens Care Center

Pay Range: $40.00-$45.00 per hour

Help Residents Regain Strength, Mobility, and Independence

Westgate Gardens Care Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA provides skilled treatment that helps residents improve mobility, balance, strength, safety, and functional independence.

The ideal candidate is clinically strong, resident-focused, and excited to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a skilled nursing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatment according to the supervising Physical Therapist's plan of care.
• Carry out therapeutic exercise, transfer training, gait training, balance activities, and other approved interventions.
• Monitor residents' responses to treatment and promptly communicate changes, concerns, or progress to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant treatment documentation.
• Follow facility, governmental, professional, and third-party payer requirements.
• Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in resident-care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and interdisciplinary discussions as needed.
• Practice within the California Physical Therapy Practice Act and all applicable supervision requirements.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment goals, home exercise programs, safety techniques, fall prevention, and maintenance programs.
• Assist the Nursing Department with training Restorative Aides when requested.
• Provide staff education and in-service training as appropriate.
• Recommend and assist with obtaining durable medical equipment that supports safe mobility and independence, including walkers, canes, splints, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection‑control, safety, and equipment‑maintenance procedures.
• Report damaged or malfunctioning rehabilitation equipment promptly.
• Contribute to quality‑assurance, performance‑improvement, and rehabilitation‑program initiatives.
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident, employee, and company information.
• Develop positive and professional relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and healthcare partners.
• Perform additional duties within the PTA scope of practice as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program required.
• Current California Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing required.
• Current CPR certification as required by facility policy or licensure.
• Skilled nursing, long‑term care, geriatric, or post‑acute rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safe resident‑handling, transfer, mobility, and fall‑prevention techniques.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems such as Net Health and PointClickCare preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to read and understand treatment plans, technical procedures, and facility policies.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining appropriate communication with the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Must complete all required continuing education and maintain active licensure.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate equipment. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be necessary.

The position may require exerting more than 100 pounds occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, or more than 20 pounds regularly when safely assisting residents or moving equipment. Employees must follow all training, facility procedures, and safe resident‑handling practices.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Why Join Westgate Gardens Care Center?

• Competitive pay of $40.00-$45.00 per hour
• Full‑time employment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Continuing education and professional‑growth opportunities
• Supportive rehabilitation and interdisciplinary teams
• Rewarding work that helps residents regain function and independence

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and facility policy.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.