Physical Therapy Assistant; CA Licensed
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Physical Therapy, Healthcare Nursing
Career Opportunities with Sierra Pacific Orthopedics
A great place to work.
Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Sierra Pacific Orthopedics.
As the orthopedic and sports medicine leader of the San Joaquin Valley, we enjoy a great reputation for quality service and care, which starts with the people we hire. Each team member is carefully selected based on a fit with our culture, a commitment to our values, a strong dedication to service excellence and a passion for working in healthcare.
If healthcare is more than a job to you, it’s your passion, and you want to work at the premier orthopedic medicine center in the San Joaquin Valley, then I’d like to welcome you to apply for a position.
Physical Therapy Assistant (CA Licensed)JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for performing patient treatments under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist. This may include preparing patients and equipment, performing procedures, administration of physical therapy modalities and other duties as needed or assigned.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program accredited by the APTA
- Licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- Current CPR or Basic Life Support certification
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Strong communication skills with staff, physicians and patients
- Experience with outpatient orthopedic physical therapy
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize work flow in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Performs treatment in accordance with the physical therapist's assessment and treatment plan
- Performs treatment in a safe and timely manner while recognizing and addressing the needs of the patient
- Individualizes teaching based on the learning needs and abilities of the patient and assures the understanding of instructions for self or home care
- Recognizes, reports and corrects unsafe patient practices
- Independently utilizes complex equipment
- Provides appropriate documentation in the patient's medical record of each physical therapy visit
- Assists in adjusting schedules to accommodate changes in department caseload
- Maintains open communication with the physical therapists regarding the patients' progress and status
- Maintains operation and cleanliness of physical therapy equipment according to safety and infection control standards
- Plans, communicates and cooperates with other department personnel in maintaining an orderly, clean, safe work area
- Reports any defective equipment to the PT director
- Maintains proper levels of supplies and equipment in designated areas
- Completes additional job tasks as assigned by the PT Director
- Attends department in-services, meetings and educational sessions
- Works with staff in development of professional skills and new programs to improve patient care outcomes
BENEFITS
- Full-Time, M-F Schedule
- Medical/Dental/Vision options with excellent coverage
- Life Insurance
- Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- CEU time off and stipend
- Automatic 401k contributions
Typical Physical Demands
Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and stretching. Continual patient handling will be required. Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to treat patients, operate a keyboard, telephone, and other office/PT equipment is also required. Employee must have normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports.
About Sierra Pacific Orthopedics
Sierra Pacific Orthopedics was founded in 2002 and is the leading full-service orthopedic, spine and physical therapy group in the San Joaquin Valley.
Our state of the art facility enjoys an excellent reputation throughout the San Joaquin Valley. With onsite physical therapy services, digital X-Ray, MRI and an outpatient surgery center, we offer our patients added convenience in a highly communicative environment.
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