Physical Therapy Assistant

Evolving Solution Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant in Roseville, CA. This full-time role supports patient care under a physical therapist, administering treatment plans and assessments while maintaining accurate documentation.

Applicants should hold an Associate degree and be licensed or certified to practice; NPTE or state exams are required. The position emphasizes high-energy, organized teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree is required for PTA licensure.
• License or certification is required in all states.
• Must pass a state-administered exam or the NPTE.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Identifies patient care issues to support a therapist's effectiveness.
• Administers treatment programs for patients.
• Assesses patient health through interviews, exams, and histories.
• Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing tests and evaluations.
• Documents patient care in records.
• Administers manual exercises and guides patients in activities.
• Assists patients with devices like crutches or canes.
• Counsels patients on regimens and wellness.

Skills

Physiological knowledge

Health promotion

Safe environment

Motivating others

Bedside manner

Patient services

Communication

Education

Associate degree in PTA

State license or certification

National/State exam (NPTE)

Tools

Job description

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Physical Therapy Assistant

Full Time Roseville, CA, US

Salary Range: $30.00 To $40.00 Hourly

We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapy Assistant to join our growing occupational medicine practice. This is a very fast paced environment. High Energy, Organized, Highly Pleasant - Personal. Candidate must be well-organized, detail-oriented, motivated, and have excellent communication skills. Punctuality & Strong attendance is a must. Candidate must be able to work under pressure and work well with others. Compensation will be based on experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Physical Therapy Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Contributes to a physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues.
• Administers treatment programs for patients.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining updating, and studying therapy histories.
• Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist’s interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities.
• Helps patients in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends and monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives.

Physical Therapy Assistant Qualifications / Skills:

• Physiological knowledge
• Health promotion and maintenance
• Creating a safe, effective environment
• Motivating others
• Bedside manner
• Patient services
• Listening and verbal communication

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree for physical therapy assistant
• All states require a license or certification
• Must pass a state-administered exam or the National Physical Therapy Exam administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy