Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping patients regain their function. You will work closely with our physical therapists to provide hands-on care and support to patients throughout their rehabilitation journey.

To excel in this role, you should have a strong understanding of human anatomy and physiology, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You must be able to work effectively as part of a team and be dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.

Gaspar Physical Therapy has been serving the communities of San Diego County for over 30 years. Our exceptional care stems from passionate practitioners who believe in applying evidence to our practice. We provide unparalleled individualized care for the members of our community and pride ourselves on being the provider of choice for patients and employees. Our location is located conveniently off of El Camino Real, just south of Palomar Airport Road, near the beautiful community of Bressi Ranch. We are dedicated to providing the best care for the members of our community and are looking for someone as passionate about helping others achieve their goals as we are.

We are offering competitive pay and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, retirement funding, continuing education, mentorship, flexible scheduling, and productivity bonuses. If you are looking for a place to grow as a clinician, professional and individual, this is the place for you. Please inquire if you feel like this is a place you'd love to be! We are looking for the right person, rather than a set amount of hours so part-time and full-time applicants are encouraged to apply.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and qualifications required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Duties
- Assist the physical therapist in providing patient care and treatment
- Implement treatment plans under the direction of the physical therapist
- Administer therapeutic modalities (ie Manual Therapy, Therapeutic Exercises, Therapeutic Activities, etc)
- Monitor and document patient progress and response to treatment
- Educate patients on proper techniques for exercises and activities
- Assist with the setup and maintenance of therapy equipment

Experience
- Previous experience working in sports and orthopedics preferred
- Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Experience and skills with manual therapy techniques

Benefits :

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
• Sports Medicine

Schedule:

• 4x10
• 5x8
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Carlsbad, CA 92009 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Carlsbad, CA 92009: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person