Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Heritage•Hermosa Beach, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPro Heritage is hiring a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant in Hermosa Beach, California, to provide care in an assisted living, memory care, and short-term stay facility. The role involves assisting with treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, providing direct patient care, tracking and documenting patient progress, educating patients and families, and coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team. The position offers flexible scheduling for 5–10 hours per week at $37–$41 per hour. HealthPro Heritage describes itself as a therapist-led organization providing clinical services in a variety of settings and emphasizes compassionate care, professional development, collaboration, and high-quality outcomes.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligibility.
Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists.
Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
Monitor and document patient progress and report observations to the Physical Therapist.
Educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
Document patient treatments, progress, and responses accurately in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
Work with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to coordinate patient care and support effective treatment outcomes.