Physical Therapist Assistant: Outpatient

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Physical Therapist Assistant: Outpatient – Travel Contract
Location: Monterey, CA (Not the right fit? We have additional PTA opportunities available throughout California.)
Pay: $1,800-1,900 per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks (extension possible)
Schedule: Day shifts | 36–40 hours per week

We’re Hiring!

We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join a busy Outpatient Clinic in Monterey, CA. This 13-week travel assignment offers competitive weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to work with a diverse orthopedic and musculoskeletal patient population. Whether you’re an experienced outpatient therapist or a new graduate with strong clinical rotations, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient physical therapy sessions under supervision, using prescribed plans.

• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques as directed.

• Monitor patient responses to treatment and report adverse events promptly.

• Adhere to HIPAA, organizational policies, and safety standards at all times.

• Document patient progress and outcomes in electronic health records accurately.

• Assist in patient education for home exercise programs and self-management.

• Collaborate with therapists to adjust treatment plans based on measurable progress.

• Maintain clinic workflow efficiency to meet daily patient targets and utilization metrics.

• Prepare treatment spaces, equipment, and supplies for daily sessions.

• Support professional development through participation in trainings and skill-building activities.

• Demonstrate reliability by consistently showing up on-site and meeting scheduled shifts.

Experience/Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist assistant in applicable California state with current certification.

• Outpatient PT assistant duties under supervision with prescribed treatment plans.

• Proficiency in documenting progress in electronic health records accurately.

• Strong knowledge of HIPAA, privacy, and safety standards in clinic.

• Ability to monitor patient responses and report adverse events promptly.

• Experience guiding patients through home exercise programs and self-management.

• Collaboration skills to adjust treatment plans with therapists based on progress.

• Ability to prepare treatment spaces, equipment, and supplies for daily sessions.

• Reliability to maintain consistent on-site presence and adhere to shifts.

• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and skill-building activities.

If you're ready for a rewarding outpatient contract opportunity with competitive pay and flexibility, apply today! Let us help you find the right fit—whether in Monterey, CA or elsewhere in California.