Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – West LA

The Pennant Group; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Specialized Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Supportive Team Culture

Growth & Career Advancement

One-on-One Patient Care

Clinical Support & Autonomy

Job summary

GrandCare Health Services in Southern California is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team, delivering one-on-one in-home therapy under a licensed PT. You will help patients regain function after surgery, improve mobility, and reduce pain in a compassionate setting.

We offer flexible scheduling, autonomous field work with strong clinical support, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading orthopedic home health program.

Qualifications

• Valid California PTA license is required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• 1+ years of PTA experience, preferably in home health.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-home physical therapy to restore function and mobility.
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, and transfers.
• Apply heat, cold, ultrasound, and massage as appropriate.
• Educate on assistive devices and home safety.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and timely.
• Communicate progress to supervising PT.

Skills

PTA experience in home health

Home health experience preferred

Education

California PTA License

CPR Certification

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health Now Hiring: Full-Time & Part-Time PTAs West LA Turn Recovery Into Remarkable Outcomes

If you're a passionate PTA looking for more than just a job, GrandCare Health Services offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence while enjoying the flexibility, autonomy, and support that come with working for one of Southern California's leading home health providers. At GrandCare Health Services, we're redefining post-surgical recovery by bringing exceptional rehabilitation services directly into patients' homes. As a recognized leader in orthopedic rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, and home health therapy, we serve a unique patient population primarily recovering from orthopedic surgeries, allowing our clinicians to focus on what they do best: helping patients get back to living their lives. Our commitment to dignity, respect, and patient well-being drives everything we do. You'll work one-on-one with patients, build meaningful relationships, and see firsthand the difference your care makes throughout their recovery journey. Join a team that values collaboration, celebrates success, and invests in your professional growth. Whether your interests lie in orthopedics, neurology, or pain management, GrandCare provides the support, resources, and clinical environment to help you thrive.

Why PTAs Love Working at GrandCare

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Specialized Orthopedic Rehabilitation Focus
• Supportive and Collaborative Team Culture
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Career Advancement
• Meaningful One-on-One Patient Care
• Autonomy in the Field with Strong Clinical Support

Compensation Package

• Per Visit: $55 - $60 per completed visit (rate varies by experience)
• Paid Drive Time Mileage Reimbursement: $0.72 per mile
• Documentation Bonus: Reward for timely submission of documentation

Position Summary

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you'll play a vital role in helping patients restore function, improve mobility, reduce pain, and regain independence. Working under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist and according to the physician's prescribed plan of care, you'll provide high-quality in-home therapy services that support successful recovery and long-term wellness. This is an opportunity to deliver personalized care while enjoying the rewards of seeing your patients progress in a home-based setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on physical therapy treatments designed to relieve pain, restore function, and improve mobility.
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
• Apply physical agents including heat, cold, ultrasound, and massage.
• Educate patients on the proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, and other mobility equipment.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate patient progress, concerns, and changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist.

Qualifications

• Valid California PTA License
• Current CPR Certification
• 1+ years of PTA experience (home health experience preferred)
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance

About GrandCare Health Services

GrandCare is part of the Cornerstone Group, a network of 75 home health and hospice agencies nationwide. While supported by the resources of a large organization, we maintain a local, community-centered culture focused on delivering exceptional care and supporting our clinicians.

Our culture is guided by the CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Customer Second Ownership

We are committed to being the provider of choice for post-acute rehabilitation services throughout Southern California, and we're looking for passionate clinicians who share that commitment.

Your Expertise Changes Lives Every visit is an opportunity to help someone walk farther, move better, recover faster, and regain confidence.

If you're looking for a rewarding career with flexibility, support, and the chance to make a lasting impact, GrandCare is the place for you.

Employment Notice

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.

About The Pennant Group, Inc.

The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

GrandCare is a physician-trusted leader in post-surgical rehabilitation delivered in the comfort of your own home. We are recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as a 5-STAR agency, placing us in the top 10% nationally.

Our experienced clinicians work closely with your physician to develop a personalized plan of care specific to your needs.

Our tailored, concierge approach is proven to promote faster healing, reduce stress and anxiety, and get you moving again.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record.

No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.