Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Summary:  

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will be responsible for providing direct clinical care to patients following the supervising Physical Therapist’s plan of care. You will support Physical Therapists and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality, and in a timely manner. 

 
This position will see a variety of orthopedic conditions including acute work-related injuries, pre, and post-surgical injuries and conditions, and workplace wellness and injury prevention.  

Specialties: Orthopedics, sports medicine, manual therapy, ergonomics, injury prevention. 

Responsibilities:

• Execute plan of care and follow-up treatment visits with a focus on rehabilitation.
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises, home programs, and patient education.
• Maintain open communication with the patient, supervising therapist, and referring physician (when applicable) regarding the patient's plan of care and progress.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Implement physical therapy treatment plans as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist patients with exercises, functional activities, and use of mobility aids.
• Monitor and document patients’ progress, reporting changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers on exercises, safety practices, and home programs.
• Maintain accurate treatment records in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas.
• Support patient motivation and encourage adherence to therapy programs.
• Adhere to professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements: 

• Must be a graduate of an accredited PTA Program.
• Must have current California PTA Licensure.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Knowledge of physical therapy office management systems and procedures.
• Social perceptiveness and service-oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software.
• Outpatient experience is preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Bilingual Spanish Preferred

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Optimal work life balance with no nights, no weekends, and no holidays requirement to work
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Be part of a team that is passionate about making a difference
• Agile offers an annual CME Stipend as well as Medbridge subscription

Salary:

Starting compensation range $26.00 - $41.00 hourly. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.  

Why You Should Join Our Team:

Agile Occupational Medicine & Akeso Medical are merging to form a leading occupational medicine group with a network of 43 clinics and one surgery center dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to businesses and their employees across California and Yuma, Arizona. We specialize in ensuring the health and well-being of workers through a range of medical services, including injury care (workers’ compensation), physical examinations (employer services), and commercial (urgent care). 

We are a rapidly growing company with a fun and collaborative work environment. We are passionate about disrupting the world of occupational medicine, and we are committed to providing our customers and patients with the best possible experience. We offer our employees competitive salaries, commission, and benefits, and we give them the opportunity to make a real impact on the business. 

Agile Occupational Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Agile does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided upon qualifications, merit, and business need.