Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health

Physical Therapy Assistant

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards. So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails, or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

Job Description

• Provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, including the use of modalities, manual techniques, and common exercise techniques.
• Instructs and guides patients through functional activities, such as bed mobility, transfers, gait, and balance activities.
• Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills.
• Observes and follows treatment precautions as identified by physical therapists, nurses, or physicians.
• Observes for changes in patient responses and reports changes to nurses and physical therapists in charge.
• Provides daily and timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services provided in the acute care setting.
• Documents employee and outpatient treatments, as necessary.
• Provides education and training to patients and caregivers while incorporating learning style preferences.
• Assesses education and training responses.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' technical experience: Preferred
• Experience in therapy in an acute care environment, acute therapy unit, and/or outpatient setting: Preferred
• Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA): Required

Benefits

• $10k hiring incentive available
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

$26.80 - $41.80 per hour

Schedule

8 hour shift

Work Location

In person