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Physical Therapist Assistant Pta Santa Ana
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$72,085 / year median in California
+23% projected growth
Job Description
About Us HireHawk builds high-performing remote teams for U.S. and Canadian companies, connecting skilled professionals worldwide with meaningful, long-term work. Were outcomes-first, detail-obsessed, and we hire people who take ownershipbecause our clients cases and timelines depend on it. About the Role Youll provide hands-on outpatient orthopedic treatment in a full-time, direct-hire position at our Santa Ana clinic. During each approximately one-hour appointment, youll work one-on-one with the patient for the first 30 minutes, followed by aide support for the remainder of the visit. This opportunity is built for a PTA who actively uses manual therapy in clinical practice and wants it to remain a core part of their work, not an occasional add-on. Monthly Salary (USD): Approximately $5,833$7,083/month Schedule Monday-Friday, with no weekend shifts. Eight working hours plus a one-hour lunch, typically 7:00 AM-4:00 PM or 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Depending on the assigned schedule, shifts may start as early as 7:00 AM or end as late as 6:00 PM. All hours are Pacific Time. Responsibilities Deliver hands-on manual therapy as a central component of outpatient orthopedic treatment. Make each patients first 30 minutes a focused, one-on-one treatment experience. Build patient trust through attentive communication and a comfortable, supportive approach to hands-on care. Coordinate with aides to support a smooth transition through the remainder of each patients visit. Maintain clear treatment documentation using the clinics EMR and AI-assisted documentation tools. Learn and apply new clinic technologies and workflows while keeping patient care at the center of your work.
Requirements Must-Have:
An active California Physical Therapist Assistant license. Recent, ongoing hands-on manual therapy experience from actual clinical practice. Outdated experience, school-only experience, or manual therapy experience limited to skilled nursing facilities or home health does not qualify. Clinical competence in manual therapy and comfort providing one-on-one, hands-on treatment. Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-focused approach to communication. Comfort learning and adapting to the clinics EMR, AI-assisted documentation tools, and workflows. Availability to work full-time, on-site in Santa Ana during the weekday schedule outlined above. Nice toHave:
Outpatient orthopedic experience is strongly preferred. Benefits Health insurance. Paid time off and sick days. Six paid holidays. Approximately $1,000 per year in continuing education support. A 401(k) retirement plan. PTA license and CPR renewal reimbursement. A productivity bonus in addition to base compensation.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings