PTA Clinician: Mentorship, Patient Care & Growth

Optum; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum CA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team in Torrance, CA. The role emphasizes clinical proficiency in therapy, documentation, and patient safety within a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Requirements include a PTA program graduate, current CA PTA license, high school diploma or GED, and BLS/CPR certification. The pay range is $35–$43 hourly, with benefits and growth opportunities in a large, national care organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Graduate of APTA-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current California Physical Therapy Assistant license.
• BLS/CPR certification for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical proficiency in PT treatment implementation.
• Adjusts treatment plan as patient status changes.
• Explains procedures and checks patient understanding.
• Documents treatments and responses accurately and timely.
• Mentors PTA students as CI when appropriate.
• Maintains safe, clean, and productive work environment.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Documentation

Safety procedures

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

APTA-accredited PTA program

CA PTA license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Optum CA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team in Torrance, CA. The role emphasizes clinical proficiency in therapy, documentation, and patient safety within a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Requirements include a PTA program graduate, current CA PTA license, high school diploma or GED, and BLS/CPR certification. The pay range is $35–$43 hourly, with benefits and growth opportunities in a large, national care organization.