Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Pacific Bone & Joint; Big Island (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ohana culture

Mentorship opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Pacific Bone & Joint is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to deliver therapy under licensed PTs across Hawai‘i and the Big Island. This full-time role offers growth in a technology-forward practice with multiple locations.

You will support orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation, document progress, and maintain a welcoming clinic environment while collaborating with seasoned PTs for mentorship and skill development.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Hawai‘i PTA license, or eligibility to obtain one before start.
• CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Deliver treatment under the direction of our physical therapists—therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, and modalities.
• Guide patients safely through each stage of post-surgical and orthopedic recovery, keeping sessions on track.
• Monitor and document patient progress, and communicate changes to the supervising PT.
• Set up treatment areas and equipment, and help keep the clinic organized, clean, and welcoming.
• Build rapport with patients and contribute to a warm, positive clinic culture.

Skills

PTA license

Orthopedic rehab interest

Team player

CPR/BLS

Education

Associate degree in PTA

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Licensed PTA

Pacific Bone & Joint Oahu & Big Island, Hawai‘i FULL TIME $52,000-68,000 / year

Typical starting range: actual pay depends on experience, credentials, and location.

What you’ll do

• Deliver treatment under the direction of our physical therapists - therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, and modalities.
• Guide patients safely through each stage of post-surgical and orthopedic recovery, keeping every session encouraging and on track.
• Monitor and document patient progress, and communicate changes to the supervising PT.
• Set up treatment areas and equipment, and help keep the clinic organized, clean, and welcoming.
• Build rapport with patients and contribute to a warm, positive clinic culture.

What we’re looking for

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Hawai‘i PTA license, or eligibility to obtain one before start.
• A dependable, hands-on team player with a genuinely kind, patient-first approach.
• Interest in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation; new PTA grads are encouraged to apply.
• CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain).

Why Pacific Bone & Joint

• ‘Ohana culture - a supportive, collaborative team that treats each other like family.
• Work alongside experienced PTs with strong mentorship and room to grow your skills.
• A growing, technology-forward practice with four locations across Oahu and the Big Island.
• Meaningful work helping Hawai‘i move without pain and get back to the lives they love.