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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Contract - California

$43 - $46 per hour

VitalHire

Job Description

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)

Vacancy posted 10 days ago
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