Physical Therapist Assistant-Southland Park

Company: Butler Recruitment Group
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Summary: Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by the State Practice Act. Possesses training and education which allows him/her to assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment programs. Essential Functions: · Understand applicable state Practice Act and adhere to the laws which govern how Physical Therapist Assistants may practice under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. · Review the company's Clinical Operations Policies & Procedures Manual on a yearly basis and adhere to the policies and procedures set forth. · Complete all Medicare compliance training as required by regulations and/or company policies. · Complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training on a yearly basis and adhere to standards set forth in OSHA standards and other governmental regulations. · Clean and prepare treatment areas and equipment following OSHA guidelines. · Carry out skilled treatment programs as directed by a licensed Physical Therapist. · Communicate patient comments and activities to therapists clearly via verbal or written word. · Document in charts using accepted medical terminology and format. · Complete written documentation (daily notes, charge tickets, etc.) legibly, appropriately and in a timely fashion in order to meet facility, physician and payor deadlines. · Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, third party payors and others always. · Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by Center Manager (may include utilization review, infection control, disaster preparedness, etc.) · Completes sufficient ongoing continuing education coursework to meet state licensure requirements for the defined reporting period · Maintains a current CPR certification that meets state licensure requirements Additional Responsibilities: · Utilize time efficiently to meet productivity requirements of the facility. · Participate in and present clinical in-services, as directed · Maintain current awareness of general changes in health care field and specific issues impacting the practice of physical therapy. · Play a significant role in specific area of center operations as agreed upon between employee and Center Manager. · Performs other duties or special projects assigned. Required Skills & Abilities: · Ability to work effectively as a team member. · Effective organizational, time management, and planning skills. · Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence Physical Requirements: · The ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a workday/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone. · Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a workday/shift. · Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written directions. · Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions. · Ability to push wheeled equipment thro

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