Physical Therapy Assistant Pace Program - Full-Time

Pro Med Healthcare Services; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Pro Med Healthcare Services is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the PACE program in California. The role involves implementing individualized treatment plans under a PT, guiding therapeutic exercises, gait training, and rehabilitation to improve mobility.

Requirements include an associate degree in PTA, an active California PTA license, and BLS certification. Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred to serve diverse geriatric participants.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting (required).
• Active California PTA license in good standing.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing individualized PT treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular reeducation, functional activities, gait training, orthotics/prosthetics training, and rehabilitation interventions.
• Perform assessments to determine participant abilities and treatment needs.
• Deliver therapies that relieve pain, restore function, and support mobility goals.

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant – PACE Program
Pay Range:$32.40 – $45.36/hr + comprehensive benefits

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing individualized PT treatment plans
• Provide therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular reeducation, functional activities, gait training, orthotics/prosthetics training, and rehabilitation interventions
• Perform assessments to determine participant abilities and treatment needs
• Deliver therapies that relieve pain, restore function, and support mobility goals

Requirements to Apply

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting (required); emphasis in geriatrics preferred
• Active California Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license in good standing
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Minimum of one year of PTA experience with the geriatric population (preferred)
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred

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