OverviewHealthPro Heritage has a great Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) opportunity in San Diego, CA!
Join our team at Wesley Palms, where you’ll enjoy stunning ocean and San Diego views just minutes from Mission Bay and the beach. Work with independent, active residents through unique, real-world interventions—from golf and dog walking to cutting-edge gait and balance technology like EXER AI. There is the opportunity to provide therapy all around the beautiful outdoor campus, and not only within the facility itself.
- Hours: Full-Time position (35-40 hours/week)
- Setting: Beautiful Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care community
- Compensation: W-2 position with hourly rates between $38-$40/hour
- Flexible scheduling and a strong work-life balance
- Open to PRN!
Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
- Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
- Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible
- Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
