Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Santa Monica
Job Description
About the Role
Join PACS as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Santa Monica in United States. General Purpose The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care. Essential Duties Treat residents as directed by Physical Therapist.
Key Responsibilities
- party payer
Requirements
- Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
- Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed.
- For California PTAs, remain in accordance with the California Laws and Regulations related to Physical Rehabilitation Manual Article 4 § 1398.
- Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
Work Schedule
- Fixed schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join PACS as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Santa Monica.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Santa Monica at PACS a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at PACS is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Santa Monica, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy assistance, Resident care, Documentation, Infection control, Safety protocols, Rehabilitation, Patient education, Fall prevention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant provides direct resident care and assists the Staff Physical Therapist with treatment activities. They are responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring a safe treatment environment, and educating residents and families on care goals.
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
yesterday
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