Physical Therapy Assistant
Company: Ryans Rehab Inc
Location: Glendora
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) Competitive
salary Flexible schedule Dental insurance Health insurance Paid
time off Vision insurance Benefits/Perks Careers Advancement
Opportunities Flexible Scheduling Competitive Compensation Job
Summary We are seeking a professional and caring Physical Therapy
Assistant to join our team! In this role a Physical Therapy
Assistant who directly assist Physical Therapists in recovery
treatments. They observe patients before, during and after
undergoing therapy sessions and take consistent notes of their
progress and health status for the Physical Therapist to review.
When a Physical Therapist examines, diagnoses and builds a
treatment plan for a patient, the Physical Therapy Assistant helps
patients perform the exercises and mobility techniques as
instructed by the Physical Therapist. They also complete clerical
duties like scheduling appointments, answering phone calls and
emails and sanitizing the therapy rooms after sessions If you are
an experienced Physical therapy Assistant passionate about
providing high-quality care, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities Promotes and maintains health by providing
physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical
therapist. Contributes to a physical therapists effectiveness by
identifying patient care issues. Administers treatment programs for
patients. Assesses patient health by interviewing patients,
performing physical examinations, and obtaining updating, and
studying therapy histories. Evaluates abnormal conditions by
reviewing physical therapists interpretations of patient
evaluations and test results. Documents patient care services by
charting in patient and department records. Performs therapeutic
procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing,
encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical
activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional
activities, and daily-living activities. Helps patients in using
supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens,
giving normal growth and development information, and promoting
wellness and health maintenance. Maintains safe and clean working
environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations,
and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Maintains
production objectives by noting current treatment trends and
monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production
objectives. Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by
adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local
regulations and JACHO standards. Updates job knowledge by
participating in educational opportunities, reading periodicals,
maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional
organizations. Enhances physical therapy reputation by accepting
ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and
exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Qualifications Current Physical therapy assistant license and CPR
certified Communication skills. Physical therapists must clearly
explain treatment programs, motivate patients, and listen to
patients' concerns in order to provide effective therapy. Ability
to explain complex medical concepts in an easy-to-understand manner
Excellent observational and assessment skills
Keywords: Ryans Rehab Inc, Simi Valley , Physical Therapy Assistant, Healthcare , Glendora, California