Physical Therapist Assistant 1 or 2

Company : UCLA Health

Location : Los Angeles, CA, 90001

Posted Date : 1 November 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Therapy

Occupation : Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Details

Physical Therapist Assistant

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote: Fully On-Site

Work Schedule: M-F 7:30am-4pm. You must be available for 2 weekend days per month, and some holidays

Salary Range: $41.78 - 55.13 Hourly

Employment Type: 2 - Staff: Career

Duration: indefinite

Job #: 26955

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Under supervision of a PT, the primary functions are to provide applicable physical therapy care for patients with various diagnoses in the acute care setting. Major duties include: patient treatment, completing all documentation requirements accurately and timely. Must maintain expected productivity levels (including special assignments). The primary function is patient care, unless otherwise specified. May be required to rotate between clinical areas and will be required to participate in holiday coverage.

Job Qualifications

CA PTA license

BLS from AHA or ARC

2 or more years of PTA experience qualifies for PTA 2 title

Acute care experience preferred

Ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

Ability to work as a member of the team, including sharing knowledge, giving and receiving feedback, taking initiative to assist others, problem solving and providing an atmosphere conducive to learning

Ability to identify the need for and utilize appropriate safety and/or emergency techniques, protection of patient lines and drains and infection control