Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant | Agile Occupational Medicine | Santa Maria, CA | Full-Time Agile Occupational Medicine is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for its Santa Maria center. You will provide direct clinical care following the supervising Physical Therapist's plan of care, and support therapists and patients with patient care management, organization, and communication. You will see a variety of orthopedic conditions, including acute work-related injuries, pre- and post-surgical conditions, and workplace wellness and injury prevention. Specialties: Orthopedics, sports medicine, manual therapy, ergonomics, injury prevention. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Compensation: $36.00 - $42.00 per hour, plus eligibility for a $10,000 annual SPIF incentive opportunity paid quarterly. Exact pay may vary with skills, experience, and location. Responsibilities: - Carry out the plan of care and follow-up treatment visits with a focus on rehabilitation - Instruct and counsel patients in exercises, home programs, and patient education - Keep the patient, supervising therapist, and referring physician informed about the plan of care and progress - Implement treatment plans as directed by the Physical Therapist - Assist patients with exercises, functional activities, and mobility aids - Monitor and document progress, and report changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist - Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, and home programs - Keep accurate treatment records that meet organizational and regulatory standards - Prepare and maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas - Support patient motivation and adherence to therapy programs Requirements: - Graduate of an accredited PTA program - Active, unrestricted California PTA license (or license in progress) - BLS certification - Strong time management, organization, and communication skills - Knowledge of physical therapy office systems and procedures - Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software - Outpatient experience preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply. Benefits: - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance - 401(k) plan with employer match - Annual CME stipend with dedicated paid CME time off - Employer-paid medical malpractice insurance - Quarterly SPIF incentive opportunity - Paid time off and company-paid holidays - No required nights, weekends, or holidays Work location: In person, 3070 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455. About Agile Agile Occupational Medicine is an occupational medicine group with a network of 42 centers across California and Yuma, Arizona. Agile provides work injury care and employer services, with a focus on the health and well-being of workers. How to Apply Email your resume to Christy Stayton, Agile's therapy recruiter, at Christy.stayton@agileoccmed.com (cell 417-499-1359). Apply online: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4624266