Float Physical Therapist Assistant

Orange County, CA • Full-time, direct hire • $75,000 to $90,000 per year

This outpatient orthopedic role covers planned PTA absences across several Orange County clinics, with occasional coverage at nearby sites. Vacation schedules are usually set a month or more ahead. On days without an assignment, the PTA sees overflow patients at a primary clinic.

Manual Therapy and Clinic Coverage

Work one-on-one with patients for the first 30 minutes of a typical visit, with aide support for the remainder. Manual therapy is central to treatment.

Work across clinic sites and adapt to each site’s workflow and AI-assisted EMR documentation.

California PTA Licensure and Manual Skills

Active California PTA license, recent and ongoing manual therapy experience, and comfort driving between clinics.

The interview includes an in-person manual therapy skills assessment.

Weekday Shifts and Benefits

Typical weekday shifts are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., including a one-hour lunch. Salary depends on experience.

Employer cost-sharing for medical coverage, employee-paid dental and vision, a 401(k), PTO starting at 10 days, five sick days, and six paid holidays.

PTA license and CPR renewal reimbursement and continuing education support worth about $1,000 per year.

Apply for immediate consideration.