Physical Therapy Assistant
Dignity Health • Santa Maria, CA • Posted June 24, 2026
About the Role
**Job Summary and Responsibilities**
As our Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (CPTA), you will help patients perform all phases of physical therapy treatment and documentation, under the guidance and direction of a Physical Therapist, so they can regain mobility, manage pain, and achieve their rehabilitation goals in alignment with our healthcare philosophy.
Every day you will assist in the administration of physician-ordered physical therapy treatment, teach patients and families functional activities, and document accurate patient records and progress notes.
To be successful in this role, you must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program, have at least one year of acute care or SNF experience, and demonstrate strong communication skills with both supervising PTs and patients/families.
+ Assist in the administration of physician-ordered physical therapy treatment for mobility, strength, pain control, and range of motion...
As our Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (CPTA), you will help patients perform all phases of physical therapy treatment and documentation, under the guidance and direction of a Physical Therapist, so they can regain mobility, manage pain, and achieve their rehabilitation goals in alignment with our healthcare philosophy.
Every day you will assist in the administration of physician-ordered physical therapy treatment, teach patients and families functional activities, and document accurate patient records and progress notes.
To be successful in this role, you must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program, have at least one year of acute care or SNF experience, and demonstrate strong communication skills with both supervising PTs and patients/families.
+ Assist in the administration of physician-ordered physical therapy treatment for mobility, strength, pain control, and range of motion...