Physical Therapy Assistant (Visalia and surrounding areas)
Company: Sierra Pacific Orthopedics
Location: Visalia
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
POSITION: Physical Therapy Assistant (Visalia and surrounding
areas) JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for performing
patient treatments under the general supervision of a Physical
Therapist. This may include preparing patients and equipment,
performing procedures, administration of physical therapy
modalities and other duties as needed or assigned. EDUCATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program
accredited by the APTA Licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of
California as a Physical Therapy Assistant Current CPR or Basic
Life Support certification QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Strong
communication skills with staff, physicians and patients Experience
with outpatient orthopedic physical therapy Good analytical and
problem-solving skills Ability to prioritize work flow in a
fast-paced environment Responsibilities include, but are not
limited to: 1. Accountable for participation in direct patient care
and performing patient treatments under the general supervision of
a Physical Therapist Performs treatment in accordance with the
physical therapist's assessment and treatment plan Performs
treatment in a safe and timely manner while recognizing and
addressing the needs of the patient Individualizes teaching based
on the learning needs and abilities of the patient and assures the
understanding of instructions for self or home care Recognizes,
reports and corrects unsafe patient practices Independently
utilizes complex equipment Provides appropriate documentation in
the patient's medical record of each physical therapy visit Assists
in adjusting schedules to accommodate changes in department
caseload Maintains open communication with the physical therapists
regarding the patients' progress and status 2. Accountable for
ensuring maintenance and care of the department as an orderly,
clean and safe work environment Maintains operation and cleanliness
of physical therapy equipment according to safety and infection
control standards Plans, communicates and cooperates with other
department personnel in maintaining an orderly, clean, safe work
area Reports any defective equipment to the PT director Maintains
proper levels of supplies and equipment in designated areas
Completes additional job tasks as assigned by the PT Director 3.
Accountable for participating in quality review programs Attends
department in-services, meetings and educational sessions Works
with staff in development of professional skills and new programs
to improve patient care outcomes BENEFITS Full-Time, M-F Schedule
Medical/Dental/Vision options with excellent coverage Life
Insurance Vacation and Sick Time Paid Holidays CEU time off and
stipend Automatic 401k contributions Typical Physical Demands
Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and
stretching. Continual patient handling will be required. Good
eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to treat
patients, operate a keyboard, telephone, and other office/PT
equipment is also required. Employee must have normal range of
hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate
appropriate reports. About Sierra Pacific Orthopedics Sierra
Pacific Orthopedics was founded in 2002 and is the leading
full-service orthopedic, spine and physical therapy group in the
San Joaquin Valley. Our state of the art facility enjoys an
excellent reputation throughout the San Joaquin Valley. With onsite
physical therapy services, digital X-Ray, MRI and an outpatient
surgery center, we offer our patients added convenience in a highly
communicative environment. Sierra Pacific Orthopedics is also the
trusted medical team of the Fresno State Bulldogs, Fresno City
College Rams and the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds.
Compensation: $32-$47/hr
Keywords: Sierra Pacific Orthopedics, Fresno , Physical Therapy Assistant (Visalia and surrounding areas), Healthcare , Visalia, California
