Physical Therapy Assistant - Post-Acute Care Growth

Meadowcreekpostacute; California (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Meadow Creek Post-Acute will support licensed Physical Therapists in delivering patient-centered care within our skilled nursing facility in California.

You will assist in implementing treatment plans, document progress, educate caregivers, and help transport patients between treatment areas while ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• Active California PTA license in good standing.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Experience in long-term care preferred; new graduates encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists with prescribed treatments and procedures.
• Document progress and modify treatments as directed by therapists.
• Instruct and supervise patients during therapeutic activities and exercises.
• Transport and position patients safely for therapy sessions.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Documentation

Patient transport

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

California PTA license

Job description

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Meadow Creek Post-Acute will support licensed Physical Therapists in delivering patient-centered care within our skilled nursing facility in California.

You will assist in implementing treatment plans, document progress, educate caregivers, and help transport patients between treatment areas while ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory standards.