Physical Therapy Assistant

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Sun Valley Specialty Healthcare, Inc. / Totally Kids is a pediatric sub-acute long-term care facility and outpatient rehabilitation center that provides pediatric speech, occupational and physical therapies for children from 0-21 years. We are looking for a part‑time physical therapist assistant to join our collaborative and interdisciplinary team. Desirable candidates must have a strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work well as part of a team, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Caseload includes children and young adults aged 0 to 21 years in an outpatient clinic and long‑term care facility.
• Provides goal‑directed and activity‑oriented intervention to promote functional mobility with an emphasis on facilitating independence, health, wellness, and enhanced quality of life.
• Builds and maintains rapport with family members and provides caregiver education as needed.
• Communicates and collaborates with team members about physical therapy services.
• Completes professional documentation according to facility policies and procedures.
• Enters appropriate billing for client services into electronic medical system.
• Maintains treatment environment and supplies to support physical therapy services.
• Develops, writes, and instructs clients and families in therapy home programs.
• Assists in orientation and training of other staff members.
• Assists in projects related to development of clinical programs and/or accomplishment of department goals.

• Current and valid CA PTA license
• Experience with pediatric population is highly preferred but not required
• Ability to meet deadlines; detailed and task‑oriented
• Comfort participating as part of an interdisciplinary medical team
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required
• Good time management

• 20 hours/week with the opportunity for additional hours as caseload grows
• Hours may be split into 4‑ to 8‑hour days

$34.00 - $38.00 per hour.

• Employee assistance program.
• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Flexible schedule.
• Paid full rate for cancels
• Paid full rate for BLS/CPR and Fire certification renewals
• CEU reimbursement for part‑time employees

Physical Therapy Assistant Certificate (Required).

One location.