Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Santa Ana, CA

HireHawk • Santa Ana, CA

4d • $5,833 - $7,083 • Onsite

About The Position

HireHawk is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a full-time, direct-hire position at their Santa Ana clinic. The role involves providing hands-on outpatient orthopedic treatment, with a strong emphasis on manual therapy. Each patient appointment is approximately one hour, with the first 30 minutes dedicated to one-on-one patient interaction and the remainder supported by an aide. This position is ideal for a PTA who prioritizes and actively utilizes manual therapy in their practice.

Requirements

• An active California Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Recent, ongoing hands-on manual therapy experience from actual clinical practice. Outdated experience, school-only experience, or manual therapy experience limited to skilled nursing facilities or home health does not qualify.
• Clinical competence in manual therapy and comfort providing one-on-one, hands-on treatment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-focused approach to communication.
• Comfort learning and adapting to the clinic’s EMR, AI-assisted documentation tools, and workflows.
• Availability to work full-time, on-site in Santa Ana during the weekday schedule outlined above.

Nice To Haves

• Outpatient orthopedic experience is strongly preferred.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off and sick days.
• Six paid holidays.
• Approximately $1,000 per year in continuing education support.
• A 401(k) retirement plan.
• PTA license and CPR renewal reimbursement.
• A productivity bonus in addition to base compensation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on manual therapy as a central component of outpatient orthopedic treatment.
• Make each patient’s first 30 minutes a focused, one-on-one treatment experience.
• Build patient trust through attentive communication and a comfortable, supportive approach to hands-on care.
• Coordinate with aides to support a smooth transition through the remainder of each patient’s visit.
• Maintain clear treatment documentation using the clinic’s EMR and AI-assisted documentation tools.
• Learn and apply new clinic technologies and workflows while keeping patient care at the center of your work.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off and sick days
• Six paid holidays
• Continuing education support
• 401(k) retirement plan
• PTA license and CPR renewal reimbursement
• Productivity bonus

What This Job Offers

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