Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Occupational Rehab/Worker's Comp Co Occupational Medical Partners - 3.8 Tracy, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $35 - $40 an hour 4 days ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Teamwork Workplace ergonomics Physical Therapy Associate's degree in physical therapist assistant Outpatient experience Safe patient lifting practices Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Body mechanics Associate's degree Full Job Description Job Overview Are you looking to supplement your income while making a meaningful impact on patients eager to return to their livelihoods? We are seeking a skilled, motivated, and dependable PTA to join our outpatient team for two Saturdays per month and/or some weekdays. In this role, you will work exclusively with our industrial rehab and injured worker population. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality, progressive treatment designed to restore function, build work-conditioning tolerance, and safely transition patients back to their specific job demands.

Key Responsibilities Deliver Targeted Care:

Implement individualized treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist, focusing on manual therapy, therapeutic exercises and activities, and functional re-education.

Work Conditioning:

Guide injured workers through job-specific simulation exercises and body mechanics training to prepare them for return-to-work clearance.

Progress Tracking:

Objectively measure and document patient progress, ensuring all daily notes meet compliance standards for worker's compensation case managers and insurance adjusters.

Patient Education:

Educate patients on safe lifting techniques, ergonomic principles, and home exercise programs to prevent re-injury.

Collaborative Communication:

Coordinate closely with the supervising Physical Therapist regarding patient performance, limitations or necessary modifications to the plan of care.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education and Licensure:

Associates degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and an active PTA license in California.

Expertise:

Strong knowledge of therapeutic exercise progression, body mechanics, and lifting ergonomics.

Pay:

$35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person