PTA Physical Therapist Assistant

Location: Santa Monica, California

Job Type: Travel

Weekly Pay: $1479.70

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Varied

Start Date: 2026-04-18

Shifts Per Week: 3

Scheduled Hours: 36

Job Id: 36474942

Job Description

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

5x8.0 - 799914

Job Description

As an Outpatient Physical Therapist, you will evaluate all assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans according to patients' needs, goals, and physician directions. You will be responsible for delegating and directing all discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients, ensuring the design of functional treatment programs that facilitate an effective return to community activities. This role also includes educating patients, families, students, and coworkers. You are expected to uphold the organization's Mission Statement and Core Values while ensuring compliance with the Code of Conduct and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
  • Utilize clinical reasoning to develop treatment plans and goals to progress patients toward discharge.
  • Complete medical record documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Ensure care is provided under signed, valid physician orders and within insurance approvals.
  • Participate in student programs, providing a positive learning environment with appropriate supervision.
  • Actively pursue professional development through continuing education and professional activities.
  • Adhere to the discipline-specific State Practice Act and maintain professional licensure in good standing.
  • Understand the organization’s performance improvement methodology and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an Accredited School.
  • Outpatient clinical experience of 6 months to 1+ year.
  • CPR certification required.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

  • Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
  • Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
  • Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
  • 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
  • Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
  • Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

  • SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
  • SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
  • Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
  • Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
  • We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

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