Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Medical•Tarzana, CA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Medical is seeking a highly motivated, California-licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join its outpatient orthopedic clinic at 18757 Burbank Blvd, Ste 118, Tarzana, CA 91356. The clinic provides comprehensive orthopedic care for all body regions. It may suit clinicians interested in cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema management for oncology patients; pelvic floor experience or interest is a plus. The team values a positive attitude, enthusiasm, an open mind, collaboration, and patient-focused care. One year of experience is required. The schedule is Monday through Friday. Compensation is $35–$40 per hour, based on experience. The posting also offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, monthly student loan repayment assistance, and relocation assistance. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, as mandated by the State Practice Act. The role implements high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities in accordance with physical therapy principles and practices and Select Medical policies and procedures. The assistant also maintains positive interactions with centers and patients and helps develop and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Requirements

At least one year of experience.
Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by CAPTE.
Valid state physical therapist assistant license, or license in process.
CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Interest in cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema management within the oncology population.
Pelvic floor experience or interest.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, as mandated by the State Practice Act.
Implement high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities in accordance with physical therapy principles and practices and Select Medical policies and procedures, with minimal supervision.
Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients.
Enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Benefits

Mentorship and orientation programs.
Continuing education program with paid national certifications.
Generous paid time off.
Medical, prescription, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
Life and disability protection.
Student loan repayment assistance.
Opportunities to explore specialties including aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, concussion care, and hand therapy.
Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supporting professional growth and clinical expertise, with bonus incentives.
$10,000 sign-on bonus.
Relocation assistance.