Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
About The Position
Tap Healthcare Solutions is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join WelbeHealth in San Jose, California. This opportunity is designed for a rehabilitation professional who enjoys working with adults and older adults and is passionate about helping individuals preserve mobility, strength, and independence while navigating complex healthcare needs. Working under the direction of a Physical Therapist, you will help carry out individualized treatment plans, guide therapeutic exercises and mobility activities, monitor progress, and support participants in reaching meaningful functional goals. Offering a competitive salary of $79,000 – $106,000 annually, this position provides an opportunity to build lasting relationships with a frail and elderly population while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team committed to helping participants maintain their quality of life.
Requirements
- Associate's degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) from an accredited program.
- Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license or documented proof of eligibility for licensure.
- One (1) to two (2) years of professional experience.
- Clinical knowledge necessary to provide physical therapy services to frail, elderly participants with complex healthcare needs.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
- Ability to implement treatment plans under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally as required.
- Professional experience working with adult and/or geriatric populations.
- Experience providing rehabilitation services to frail older adults or individuals with complex medical needs.
- Experience with therapeutic exercise, mobility training, balance activities, and functional rehabilitation.
- Experience supporting fall prevention, strengthening, and independence-focused treatment programs.
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary approaches to geriatric rehabilitation.
- Professional experience is not exclusively pediatric.
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience working with adult and/or geriatric populations.
- Experience providing rehabilitation services to frail older adults or individuals with complex medical needs.
- Experience with therapeutic exercise, mobility training, balance activities, and functional rehabilitation.
- Experience supporting fall prevention, strengthening, and independence-focused treatment programs.
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary approaches to geriatric rehabilitation.
Responsibilities
- Carry out individualized treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
- Guide therapeutic exercises and mobility activities.
- Monitor participant progress.
- Support participants in reaching meaningful functional goals.
- Travel occasionally as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
