Physical Therapy Assistant

$40.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Physical Therapy Assistant Desert Oasis Healthcare

Occupation:

Physical Therapist Assistants

Location:

Palm Springs, CA

• 92262 Positions available: 1 Job #: 19832883

Source:

CalJOBS

Posted:

12/26/2025

Updated:

02/24/2026

Expires:

07/29/2026

Web Site:

CalJOBS Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, PRN (As Needed), Permanent Employment Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education Associate's Degree Experience 12 Month(s) Age 18 and up CDL Required Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Summary Provides Physical Therapy services within scope of practice and under the direction of a registered Physical Therapist and according to plan of care. Qualifications Associates degree from an accredited therapy program required. Current California certification meeting APTA requirements required. BLS required within 60 days of hire. Minimum of one year of PTA experience required. Previous home health experience preferred. PTA scope of practice. Proficient in computer use. Able to work under minimal direction and multi-task effectively. Communicates effectively with patients/families and all levels of the organization. Current drivers license and proof of insurance required. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. Professional Duties Maintain member confidentiality at all times (HIPAA). Provides direct planned patient therapy services (within scope of practice) under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist and according to agency policies and plan of care. Implements the plan of care as initiated by the Registered Physical Therapist and/or practitioner which establishes goals and incorporates therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative therapy services as appropriate. Instructs patient and family in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, prosthetic or orthotic devices, and/or any other assistive device(s) as appropriate. Provides health teaching to patient, and/or caregiver regarding treatment and plan of care. Education will utilize terms and teaching methods that are customized to the learning needs of the patient and/or caregiver. Communicates any changes in the patient condition or plan of care to the RPT, MD, team members and patient/caregiver. Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care; This may include preparing clinical and progress notes as appropriate. Documentation will be completed timely and according to organization's documentation expectations. Participates in team meetings, in-service programs, and case conferences as required. Weekend shift coverage as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Introduce self and your role Let your patients, customers and co-workers know what they can expect from you and follow through Physical Demands Type Description Sitting Approximately 50% of day Standing Approximately 30% of day Walking Approximately 20% of day Lifting 0

• 50 lbs
• approximately 30% of day Bending Approximately 50% of day. Kneeling < 20%. Hearing/Visual Acuity Adequate for use with computers, telephone and or Blackberry
• Approx 50% of day Computer Highly technical work environment
• Must be able to work = 4 hours / day using keyboard, mouse and monitor Reaching Above head 75 degrees
• approximately 25%.

Hand grip dexterity Approximately 70% of day