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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Tap Healthcare Solutions is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join WelbeHealth in Stockton, California. This opportunity is ideal for a rehabilitation professional who enjoys working closely with older adults and wants to make a meaningful difference in the mobility, independence, and quality of life of patients with complex care needs.Working under the direction of a Physical Therapist, you will help implement individualized treatment plans, guide therapeutic exercises and mobility activities, monitor patient progress, and provide hands-on support to a frail and elderly patient population. This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary of $74,000 – $99,000 annually and the chance to build meaningful relationships with patients while helping them maintain their independence and functional abilities.Required QualificationsAssociate's degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) from an accredited program.Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license or documented eligibility for licensure.One (1) to two (2) years of professional experience.Clinical knowledge and skills necessary to treat frail, elderly patients with complex healthcare needs.Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills.Ability to work collaboratively with Physical Therapists and other members of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.Willingness and ability to travel occasionally as required.Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience working with adult or geriatric patient populations.Rehabilitation experience involving older adults with complex medical or mobility needs.Experience supporting therapeutic exercise, mobility training, functional rehabilitation, and individualized treatment plans.Familiarity with interdisciplinary approaches to geriatric rehabilitation and patient care.Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is a compassionate and dependable Physical Therapist Assistant with hands-on adult and/or geriatric experience and a genuine interest in helping older adults preserve mobility, function, and independence. They are patient, observant, and comfortable adapting rehabilitation interventions to individuals with complex healthcare needs. Candidates whose professional experience is exclusively pediatric will not be considered for this opportunity.Screening QuestionsDo you have at least one (1) year of professional Physical Therapist Assistant experience?Do you have professional experience working with adult and/or geriatric patients?Do you currently hold a valid Physical Therapist Assistant license, or are you eligible for PTA licensure?Is any of your professional PTA experience outside of an exclusively pediatric setting?Are you willing and able to travel occasionally as required?Tap Healthcare Solutions connects rehabilitation professionals with healthcare organizations where their expertise can directly improve patients' independence and quality of life. We understand the unique skills required to work with older adults and seek opportunities where rehabilitation professionals can build meaningful patient relationships while continuing to develop their clinical expertise.This Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity in Stockton offers the chance to work with a unique geriatric population whose rehabilitation needs can have a direct impact on their ability to remain active and independent. For a PTA with adult or geriatric experience who values relationship-driven care and meaningful patient progress, this position offers a rewarding next step.
Worksite address
stockton, CA, 95219, US
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