Jobs Companies VitalHire Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Contract - California

About this Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Contract - California role at VitalHire

VitalHire · Onsite · Alameda, California, United States

PTA

Rehab Centers

California - Alameda, Carmichael, Los Angeles, Oakland, Salinas, Santa Clara

Contract

Days

$43-$46/hr

Duties and Responsibilities:

Execute Care Plans: Carry out targeted therapeutic exercises, stretching, and mobility routines created by the supervising Physical Therapist (PT).

Gait & Mobility Training: Guide patients through walking, stairs, and weight-bearing exercises using assistive devices like walkers, canes, or crutches.

Hands-on Interventions: Provide manual therapy, soft tissue massage, joint mobilization (as state scope allows), and passive range-of-motion exercises.

Administer Modalities: Apply therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation (E-stem), hot/cold packs, and traction to manage pain and swelling.

Track & Report Progress: Measure patient response, range of motion, and endurance, documenting updates and notifying the supervising PT when plans need adjustment.

Patient & Family Education: Teach patients proper body mechanics, home exercise programs, and safe techniques for transferring out of beds or chairs.

Requirements

2 years of experience

Active CA PTA License

BLS (AHA)

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How this Physical Therapist salary compares

This role pays $92,560/yrin line with the typical range for Physical Therapist roles.

$67,306 median $86,000 $135,200

Typical range $70,835–$98,800/yr, from 1,714 comparable Physical Therapist listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Physical Therapist salary insights →

About VitalHire

VitalHire - shift to your own beat!

VitalHire serves per diem, travel, contract, temp-to-hire staffing needs for hospitals, medical practices, clinics, therapeutic centers, surgery centers, urgent care, long-term care facilities, behavioral health centers, and many other healthcare facilities. We have positions across the country.

We look forward to your application to join our nationwide team of clinical professionals!

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