Physical Therapy Assistant

Goodlife Physical Medicine; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Paid holidays

CME

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Goodlife Physical Medicine is seeking an energetic Physical Therapy Assistant to support patients across our South Bay clinics in Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Torrance and Seal Beach. You will implement treatment plans, guide exercises, and help with modalities to drive rapid, lasting improvements.

The role requires an accredited PTA degree, active state license, CPR/BLS, and EMR familiarity. We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, holidays, CME and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current state license/certification to practice as a PTA in good standing.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Working knowledge of EMR systems; Athena is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork under supervision of a licensed PT.

Responsibilities

• Implement plan of care components including therapeutic exercises and mobility drills.
• Guide patients through exercises, ensuring proper form and safety.
• Apply modalities (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold) per PT instruction.
• Perform manual therapy within scope and delegated by PT.
• Assist transfers, positioning, gait training, and use of assistive devices.
• Monitor patient response and progress; report changes to PT.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and recovery process.
• Document care in EMR promptly and accurately.
• Communicate progress with PT and plan of care re-evaluation needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and stocked treatment area.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Goodlife Physical Medicine is a multi-specialty healthcare group providing comprehensive conventional and alternative treatment approaches to sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain, and chronic lifestyle & postural-related conditions throughout our multiple locations in the South Bay (Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Torrance, and Seal Beach) and Orange County. We specialize in Pain Management, Chiropractic Therapy, Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Orthopedics.

Our team is growing quickly and we are in search of an energetic, friendly, and hardworking Physical Therapy Assistant to assist our patients in our South Bay Clinics. Goodlife provides and coordinates conservative modalities with pain relieving and orthopedic techniques to deliver the best opportunity for rapid and sustained correction of painful physical medicine disorders. By getting at the heart of the problem, we can provide lasting results.

Responsibilities:

• Implement components of the plan of care established by the supervising Physical Therapist, including therapeutic exercise, stretching, and mobility drills.
• Demonstrate and guide patients through exercises and movements such as squats, lunges, balance drills, and stretching.
• Apply therapeutic modalities (e.g., ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold therapy, traction) as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Perform manual therapy techniques within scope of practice and as delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Assist with patient transfers, positioning, gait training, and use of assistive devices.
• Monitor and document patient response to treatment, tolerance, and progress toward established goals, and report changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and their families on home exercise programs, proper body mechanics, and the recovery process, including possible challenges.
• Document patient care services by charting in our EMR in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicate regularly with the supervising Physical Therapist regarding patient progress and the need for any plan of care re-evaluation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment area, and ensure therapy equipment is properly maintained and stocked.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current, valid state license/certification to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant, in good standing.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Working knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred; Athena experience a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well within a team setting under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

This is classified as an exempt position with benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, paid holidays and CME. We also reimburse for mileage when travel is involved.