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Physical Therapist Assistant roles qualify for CPT when your program requires clinical fieldwork as a graded component of your curriculum. Your DSO must authorize each placement before you start, and the work setting, outpatient clinic, hospital, or rehab facility, must align with your degree's learning objectives.
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PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – New Bethany, Los Banos, CA
HealthPro Heritage is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join the team at New Bethany, a Residential Care Community in Los Banos, CA. This role focuses on providing high-quality therapy services to residents, supporting mobility, strength, balance, and overall functional improvement under the supervision of a licensed PT in a residential care setting.
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver individualized PT care to residents in a residential care setting
- Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by the supervising PT
- Collaborate with the rehab team and families to support resident outcomes
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Flexible PRN schedule to fit your lifestyle
- Competitive pay ($40–$45 per hour) based on experience
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to positively impact residents’ quality of life and functional independence
If you’re looking for a flexible PRN opportunity where you can make a meaningful difference, we’d love to connect!
Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
- Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
- Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
- Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
- Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
- Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!
Join us in making a difference. At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.
Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
- Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
- Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible.
- Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Get Access To All JobsPhysical Therapist Assistant CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Physical Therapist Assistant role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, PTA roles qualify for CPT when your academic program requires clinical fieldwork as a graded or credit-bearing component of your curriculum. The placement must be directly related to your degree field, and your DSO must authorize it before your start date. Outpatient clinics, hospital rehab units, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies are all eligible settings as long as the work aligns with your program's learning objectives.
Can I do CPT at multiple clinical sites during the same semester?
Yes, but each site requires a separate CPT authorization from your DSO. Your I-20 must be updated to reflect each employer, and the combined hours across all sites must still be classified as part-time CPT if you're staying under 20 hours per week during the academic term. Full-time CPT, defined by USCIS as 20 or more hours per week, uses your OPT eligibility if you accumulate 12 or more months of it, so track your hours carefully across every authorized placement.
What documents do I need from a PTA employer to get CPT authorized?
Your DSO typically requires a signed offer letter or clinical affiliation agreement that specifies your start date, end date, weekly hours, job title, and employer address. Some programs also require a description of clinical duties confirming the work is within the PTA scope of practice. Collect these documents before approaching your DSO, since incomplete paperwork is the most common reason CPT authorizations are delayed.
How do I find Physical Therapist Assistant employers who are open to F-1 CPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you filter PTA job listings by employers with verified visa sponsorship filing history, which signals familiarity with work authorization processes including CPT. Many healthcare systems and outpatient rehab networks accept CPT students as part of their clinical education partnerships, but they don't always advertise it. Reaching out directly to the clinical education coordinator, rather than HR, often gets a faster response on CPT eligibility.
Does CPT as a PTA affect my ability to get H-1B sponsorship later?
CPT itself does not hurt your H-1B eligibility, but accumulating 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your post-completion OPT. Since OPT is the most common bridge to H-1B sponsorship, most F-1 PTA students structure their placements as part-time CPT during the semester to preserve that option. USCIS does not count part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, against your OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it.
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