Physical Therapy Assistant

Precision-Physical-Therapy-; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (3+ weeks)

Relocation bonus

Tuition reimbursement

CE reimbursement $800/year

401(k) with employer match

Paid training and mentorship

Job summary

Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness in Scotts Valley, CA seeks an outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant for a full-time position (32–40 hours/week). The role involves implementing PT plans, guiding exercises, educating patients, and collaborating with the care team to promote movement-based rehabilitation.

We offer comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision/life, PTO, CE reimbursement, relocation or tuition support, 401(k) with match, and paid mentorship to support your development.

Qualifications

• Assist patients with rehabilitation plans emphasizing movement-based care.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and empathy in patient interactions.
• Collaborate effectively with therapists, staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct therapeutic exercises and modalities to aid recovery.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising PT.
• Educate patients and families on exercises and home care strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments and progress notes.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Support patients in inpatient, outpatient, pediatrics, and home health settings.

Skills

Patient care

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

About Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness

Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness is seeking an outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant to join our clinic in Scotts Valley, California. This is a full time, 32 - 40 hour per week position. This position includes:

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
• 3+ weeks of paid time off per year
• Potential for a relocation bonus or tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing collaborative treatment environment with DPTs focused on movement based treatment
• Continuing education reimbursement of $800/year
• 401(K) retirement account with employer match
• Paid training, paid education quarterly with personalized mentorship

Our curious and motivated team has an orthopedic focus and offers a diverse knowledge base of treatment techniques built around the shared principles of movement science, manual therapy and patient centered care. Precision is the largest private physical therapy practice in Santa Cruz County. Therapist owned and operated, our three locations are newly renovated offering open treatment space as well as private exam rooms and an expertly supportive administrative staff focused on effective customer education. Precision is seeking energetic applicants who want to collaborate with their colleagues and grow with our thriving practice. Attitude, expectations and willingness to learn are more important to our hiring team than experience. New graduates or experienced practitioners are encouraged to apply.

A unique, mid-size city developed along Central California’s coastline, Santa Cruz is located just 2 hours north of Big Sur, 2 hours south of San Francisco, and 45 minutes west of the heart of Silicon Valley. Ours is a charming beach community including two state-of-the-art colleges and a reputable vacation destination for travelers from all over the world. Santa Cruz County offers epic coastlines, giant redwoods and several locally sourced, artistic city centers. Whether your perfect day includes mountain biking, wind-surfing, stand-up paddle, trail running or a simple stroll to your farm-to-table eatery, sushi bar or artisan ice cream shop, Santa Cruz has it all and year-round sunshine to match. Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness is proud to have been a staple of Santa Cruz County health care and rehabilitive services for over 15 years.

James Vegher, DPT, DNSCP and Chris Christensen, DPT, CSCS, DNSET, Precision's co-owners, partnered to open Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness with the goal to create a teaching and learning environment based on natural human movement where neither therapists nor patients are stifled by preconceptions about physical therapy. With a deep commitment to education, Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness offers mentorship to all new hires. James and Chris believe every patient should leave therapy having met their goals, with a better understanding of their body and tools to stay pain-free for life.

What you'll do

• Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by the Physical Therapist, focusing on patient-centered care.
• Conduct therapeutic exercises and modalities to enhance patient recovery.
• Monitor patient progress and report any changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and their families about exercises, techniques, and home care strategies to facilitate recovery.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress notes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Support patients in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, pediatrics, and home health environments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on patient care and empathy.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients, families, and healthcare staff.