Physical Therapy Assistant

Northridge Hospital Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a proactive Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient rehabilitation and pain reduction. You will perform initial evaluations, help develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide direct treatments under supervision.

The role requires strong communication, age-appropriate care, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program or equivalent licensure by the state board.
• CA PTA license required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.
• Fire Safety training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient evaluations and contribute to plans of care.
• Deliver PTA-directed treatments under supervision of a PT.
• Meet patient care productivity standards and document accordingly.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and families, ensuring clear communication.
• Provide patient/family education and support transfer of knowledge using teach-back or demonstrations.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Age-appropriate care

Education

CA PTA license

2+ years PTA experience

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.

Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

• Administers Physical Therapy treatments or portions thereof, as planned and directed by a registered Physical Therapist, to a patient population with varied diagnoses. Age range treated includes pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Staff will be assigned only age ranges for which they meet education, experience and training.
• Assists the Physical Therapist in the performance of complex tests and treatment procedures.
• Follows established procedures in the use of physical treatment modalities, therapeutic exercise and the use of adaptive equipment, utilizing evidenced based practice as appropriate.
• Provides patient/family/Care Partner/caregiver education, initiating as soon as feasible after admission. Works to ensure patient/family/Care Partner/caregiver transfer of knowledge using a variety of techniques (i.e. teach back, demonstration, video, written handouts).
• Accepts responsibility for patient's safety and personal care throughout the treatment.
• Follows precautions, observes patient's responses to treatment and reports unusual occurrences to the primary Physical Therapist. Follows hand off guidelines.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an approved school for Physical Therapist Assistants or equivalence by licensing board A minimum of 2 yrs experience as a practicing PTA, including demonstrated teaching responsibilities, and evidence of continued education , upon hire
• Physical Therapy Assistant: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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