What are the responsibilities and job description for the PTA (Physical Therapy Asst position at Precision Scans INC?
JOBID: 877645
Position: 2 Positions
Physical Therapist Assistant
Shift Schedule: Day
Shift Note:8 hour days
40 hours per week
Location: Santa Maria, CA, 93454
Job Type: 13 weeks
Start date:06/09/2025
Contract Weeks:13
Pay: $35 TO $40 .
Job Summary
We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team! As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be working closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their posture or form as needed. You will also be recording accurate patient records, setting up all needed equipment and tools for each patient, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. The ideal candidate works well both independently and within a team, can maintain a positive attitude to encourage patients in recovery, and has existing knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks by correcting form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety
- Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient
- Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress
- Assist patients using support devices, such as a walker, cane, or wheelchair
- Mentor and encourage patients going through major life changes, providing positive support, encouragement, and simple advice for their daily lives
- Maintain all equipment, ensuring a clean, safe work environment
Unit: PT, OT, Speech - Marian & Arroyo Grande (home based care)
- Certs: Speech - do they prefer/require CCC-SLP and/or CCC-A credential= BLS required
- EMR: Cerner
- Rehab Aides/OTA/PTA: yes - usually will be perm staff though
- Weekend Requirement: every 3rd weekend
- Holidays: minor holidays, major only if needed
- Scrub Color/Uniform: business attire with white lab coat, no jeans
- Outpatient and Inpatient: N/A
- Shifts: flexible, majority of work hours are M-F 8am-5pm
- What areas are they required to cover: they will be assigned to a geographical region
- Floor specific orientation: 1.5-2 weeks
- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: PT/OT - ortho, strokes, ortho, joints, spinal injuries speech - anything
- Additional Notes: Candidates must have experience with Oasis (gov't mandated form). Must also have one year experience working PT/OT/Sp, home setting experience is preferred but not required.
- Certs: Speech - do they prefer/require CCC-SLP and/or CCC-A credential= BLS required
- EMR: Cerner
- Rehab Aides/OTA/PTA: yes - usually will be perm staff though
- Weekend Requirement: every 3rd weekend
- Holidays: minor holidays, major only if needed
- Scrub Color/Uniform: business attire with white lab coat, no jeans
- Outpatient and Inpatient: N/A
- Shifts: flexible, majority of work hours are M-F 8am-5pm
- What areas are they required to cover: they will be assigned to a geographical region
- Floor specific orientation: 1.5-2 weeks
- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: PT/OT - ortho, strokes, ortho, joints, spinal injuries speech - anything
- Additional Notes: Candidates must have experience with Oasis (gov't mandated form). Must also have one year experience working PT/OT/Sp, home setting experience is preferred but not required.
Salary : $35