Physical Therapy Assistant

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide compassionate, hands-on support for personalized physical therapy services. You will deliver direct patient care under licensed PTs, assist with exercises and mobility training, and document progress.

You will coach patients and families on home programs and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Credential/licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Strong patient communication and empathy.
• Ability to follow clinical direction and apply therapeutic techniques safely.
• Basic proficiency in clinical documentation.
• Team-oriented mindset and commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care under the direction of licensed physical therapists.
• Assist with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and recovery programs.
• Document patient progress and treatment-related observations.
• Coach patients and families on home exercise programs and self-care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary, supportive team to support patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient communication

Empathy

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Follow clinical direction

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant licensure

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant

providing compassionate, hands-on support for personalized physical therapy services.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care under the direction of licensed physical therapists.
• Assist with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and recovery programs.
• Document patient progress and treatment-related observations.
• Coach patients and families on home exercise programs and self-care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary, supportive team to support patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Credential/licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Strong patient communication and empathy.
• Ability to follow clinical direction and apply therapeutic techniques safely.
• Basic proficiency in clinical documentation.
• Team-oriented mindset and commitment to patient-centered care.