Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Prava Therapy • Poway, CA

55d • $34 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

Prava is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work in a Memory Care setting. The role focuses on providing meaningful, function-focused interventions to residents living with dementia, adapting therapy to the resident's needs and environment rather than expecting the resident to fit a therapy model. The PTA will work under the direction of a Physical Therapist (PT) to address gait, balance, transfers, strength, endurance, and functional mobility in real-world environments and routines. The position emphasizes building relationships with residents and understanding the person behind the diagnosis to help them maintain mobility, participation, and independence.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
• Loves working with older adults living with dementia
• Believes mobility is about participation—not simply distance
• Is patient, observant, creative, and adaptable
• Understands the importance of environment and routine
• Builds relationships naturally
• Is comfortable collaborating with PTs, caregivers, and community teams
• Wants to practice clinically rather than simply follow a formula
• Doesn't believe every therapy session needs to happen in a therapy room

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled interventions under the direction of the PT
• Address gait, balance, transfers, strength, endurance, and functional mobility
• Practice mobility in the environments where residents actually live
• Incorporate real-world routines and meaningful activities into treatment
• Use appropriate cueing and repetition to support carryover
• Identify environmental barriers that affect mobility and safety
• Partner with caregivers and community staff
• Help residents maintain mobility, participation, and independence
• Build relationships with residents and learn the person behind the diagnosis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree