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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Contract - California

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Contract - California

VitalHire

Posted 2 months ago, valid for 11 days

Alameda, CA, US

$43 - $46 per hour

Contract

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PTA Rehab Centers in California is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for various locations including Alameda, Carmichael, Los Angeles, Oakland, Salinas, and Santa Clara.
The position offers a contract pay rate of $43-$46 per hour, depending on experience.
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience and hold an active California PTA license.
Key responsibilities include executing care plans, providing gait and mobility training, and administering therapeutic modalities.
Additionally, the PTA will be responsible for tracking patient progress and educating patients and families on proper techniques.

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.

2 years of experience

Active CA PTA License

BLS (AHA)

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