Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

?? Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA
?? Private Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic
?? Direct Hire | Full-Time or Part-Time
?? Parking Provided

About the Role

A boutique physical therapy practice in Brentwood is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join a hands-on, patient-focused team. This role offers the opportunity to work one-on-one with patients experiencing back pain, neck pain, leg pain, and movement dysfunction in a highly personalized treatment setting.

The clinic utilizes manual therapy techniques alongside advanced modalities including shockwave therapy, red-light therapy, laser therapy, Pilates-based rehabilitation, and strength training.

Schedule

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Assist patients through therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation programs
• Guide patients through corrective movement, stretching, and strengthening exercises
• Support implementation of home exercise programs (HEP)
• Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the clinical team
• Assist with treatment modalities including shockwave, red-light, and laser therapy
• Maintain accurate patient documentation
• Deliver exceptional patient care and education

Qualifications

• Background in Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, or a related field
• Comfortable working in a hands-on patient care environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently within a small team
• Professional, reliable, and patient-focused

Preferred Experience

• Outpatient orthopedic or sports medicine experience
• Manual therapy experience
• Experience teaching therapeutic exercises or home exercise programs
• Interest in Pilates, strength training, corrective movement, or functional rehabilitation
• Comfortable learning and utilizing therapeutic modalities
• Passion for helping patients improve mobility and quality of life

Why Join?

• One-on-one patient care
• Supportive, collaborative environment
• Opportunity to learn a unique hands-on treatment approach
• Small team with significant patient interaction
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Open to foreign-trained candidates and candidates requiring visa sponsorship assistance