Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

CareOne Home Health is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant for our growing Home Health business serving Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties. Mileage is reimbursed and driving time is paid. We are a highly-rated, locally-owned and operated agency with compassionate health professionals serving the communities we live in. Expand your physical therapy skill set as you treat patients with a variety of diagnoses, including orthopedic, respiratory, cardiac, and more. Provide focused, one-on-one care in the patient's home environment as you tailor their plan of care to their specific needs and goals.

Job Description

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including, but not limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group and organization in-service education program.
• Participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• One-to-one patient care
• Flexible schedule
• Medical benefits
• 401k matching
• Continued education
• Supportive and friendly work environment