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Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN)

Meraki Rehab
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/20/2026

We provide PT, OT, ST, and RT services in post-acute settings and are looking for talented, dynamic clinicians with passion to join our team at Meraki Rehab Partners. Our name stems from a concept of having “Meraki,” which means “to put something of yourself (love, creativity, soul) in your work.”

If you are passionate and committed to providing excellence with collaborative spirit, we want to meet you! We take great pride in providing a workplace where people enjoy coming to work and enable them to reach their career goals.

Our Mission, “We make a positive difference in one’s physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being through genuine partnership led by our values.”

Join our team that delivers care with Meraki!

We are seeking a per-diem PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant).

  • Provides Therapy services established by the Physical Therapist (PT) in the patient Plan of Care.
  • Provides therapy services under the supervision of a PT as determined by the Registered Therapist and in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
  • Consults with PT regarding changes in treatment or condition in a timely manner.
  • Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including daily notes and assisting the PT to create progress notes, discharge summaries, or monthly reports as needed.
  • Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
  • Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
  • Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques.
  • Participates in care planning meetings, rehab meetings and family training in order to communicate patient progress as requested by PT, Director of Rehab or Rehab Resource Consultant.
  • Follows organizational and facility policies and procedures to ensure employee and patient safety.
  • Ensures equipment is in good working order prior to providing care to patients. Follows procedures for reporting damaged equipment.
  • Maintains a clean environment.
  • Attends required meetings, in-services and functions as designated by the Director of Rehab and /or the Rehab Resource Consultant.
  • Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
  • Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of Associate of Arts in Physical Therapy Assistant

Licensure/Certification:

  • Licensure or Certification as required by State guidelines.
  • CPR Certification.

Experience:

  • 1 year Physical Therapy Assistant experience preferred.
  • 1-2 years experience in a residential/ assisted living or skilled nursing facility preferred.
  • Graduates in Physical Therapy Assistant program will be considered.

Excellent Comp and benefits for full-time associates, as well as perks and discounts for all.

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