Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Contract - California
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$43-$46 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Salinas, California |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$15.15
$37.67
$44.50
$47.49
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Job Description
PTA
Rehab Centers
California - Alameda, Carmichael, Los Angeles, Oakland, Salinas, Santa Clara
Contract
Days
$43-$46/hr
Duties and Responsibilities:
Execute Care Plans: Carry out targeted therapeutic exercises, stretching, and mobility routines created by the supervising Physical Therapist (PT).
Gait & Mobility Training: Guide patients through walking, stairs, and weight-bearing exercises using assistive devices like walkers, canes, or crutches.
Hands-on Interventions: Provide manual therapy, soft tissue massage, joint mobilization (as state scope allows), and passive range-of-motion exercises.
Administer Modalities: Apply therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation (E-stem), hot/cold packs, and traction to manage pain and swelling.
Track & Report Progress: Measure patient response, range of motion, and endurance, documenting updates and notifying the supervising PT when plans need adjustment.
Patient & Family Education: Teach patients proper body mechanics, home exercise programs, and safe techniques for transferring out of beds or chairs.
Requirements
2 years of experience
Active CA PTA License
BLS (AHA)
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