Physical Therapist Assistant

DCS Clinical
  • Santa Monica, California
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Physical Therapist Assistant – Santa Monica, CA

    Full-Time or Part-Time | Flexible Schedule

    Compensation: $30–$38 per Hour, Based on Experience

    $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

    Position Overview

    We’re seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient team in Santa Monica, California.

    Our practice helps patients restore mobility, improve function, and return to the activities that support their health and well-being. You’ll work alongside Physical Therapists in a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities to develop your clinical skills and advance professionally.

    We provide specialized care in orthopedics, chronic pain, breast cancer rehabilitation, lymphedema, pelvic health, and aquatic therapy.

    New graduates and experienced PTAs are welcome to apply.

    About the Area

    Santa Monica offers a coastal setting within the greater Los Angeles area, with access to beaches, parks, restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions. It’s an appealing location for clinicians who enjoy an active lifestyle and serving a diverse community.

    Responsibilities

    • Assist the supervising Physical Therapist by gathering patient history, functional information, and treatment-response data
    • Provide treatment under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist
    • Administer prescribed therapeutic exercises, activities, modalities, and manual therapy techniques
    • Assist patients with functional activities to improve mobility and independence
    • Monitor patient progress and communicate changes or concerns to the supervising PT
    • Reinforce patient and caregiver education, including home exercise instructions
    • Maintain accurate and timely treatment documentation
    • Follow safety, infection-control, confidentiality, and professional standards
    • Build effective working relationships with patients, families, and staff

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
    • Active California Physical Therapist Assistant license, or applicable licensing eligibility documentation before the first day of employment
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    • Ability to organize competing priorities in a busy outpatient environment
    • Collaborative approach to patient care
    • No minimum experience required

    Compensation & Benefits

    • $30–$38 per hour, based on experience
    • $2,000 sign-on bonus for new hires
    • Flexible scheduling
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Paid time off
    • 401(k) with employer matching
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Employee referral program
    • Opportunities for career advancement

    Part-time benefit eligibility will be discussed during the hiring process.

    Additional Locations

    Physical Therapist Assistant opportunities are also available in West Los Angeles, Encino, and Marina del Rey.

    Please include your preferred location and full-time or part-time availability when applying.

    Work Location: In person


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSanta Monica, California

    Skills

    • Breast Cancerunmatched
    • Clinical Competencyunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Infection Controlunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Manual Therapyunmatched
    • Orthopedicsunmatched
    • Outpatient Careunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Educationunmatched
    • Patient Historyunmatched
    • Physical Therapyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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