Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Contract - California

VitalHire • Santa Clara, CA

5d • $43 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a contract position for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in California, with opportunities in Alameda, Carmichael, Los Angeles, Oakland, Salinas, and Santa Clara. The role involves executing care plans, providing gait and mobility training, performing hands-on interventions, administering modalities, tracking patient progress, educating patients and families, and working with a supervising Physical Therapist (PT).

Requirements

• 2 years of experience
• Active CA PTA License
• BLS (AHA)

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed