Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Concord, CA

Join a healthcare team in Concord, California, as a contract Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). In this on-site role, you will support patients recovering from injuries, surgery, and other physical impairments. You will work under the direction of a licensed physical therapist and collaborate with healthcare professionals to help patients progress toward their rehabilitation goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist licensed physical therapists with developing and carrying out patient treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care, including exercises and modalities prescribed by the supervising physical therapist.
• Monitor and document patient progress, and communicate changes or challenges to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients and families about prescribed exercises and strategies that support recovery and help prevent further injury.
• Keep the therapy area clean, organized, and safe while following applicable regulations.
• Participate in team meetings, discuss patient outcomes, and share ideas to improve care.
• Offer encouragement and emotional support throughout each patient's rehabilitation journey.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in physical therapy.
• Physical Therapist Assistant certification preferred.
• One to two years of patient care experience in a rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Basic knowledge of physical therapy techniques and modalities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a healthcare team.

Work Environment and Compensation

• Location: Concord, CA; on-site, not remote.
• Job type: Contract.
• Pay: $45 per hour.
• Report to a licensed physical therapist and collaborate with other healthcare professionals in a supportive, team-focused environment.