Physical Therapist Assistant
- Employment
- Part-time
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No BS summary
Per-diem Physical Therapist Assistant for home health visiting patients in California; $90 - $95 per visit. Must have an APTA-accredited PTA associate degree and an active PTA license from the Physical Therapy Board of California. Requires AHA CPR, valid driver's license and reliable insured vehicle; travel to patient homes is required.
Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, Inc’s mission is to provide professional and paraprofessional services to clients in their homes assigning them to achieve the highest level of potential in their day-to-day self-care activities. We are committed to providing high quality, multidisciplinary care by professionals who recognize the need for comprehensive assessment of needs from both the client and professional’s point of view. As a Physical Therapist Assistant with Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, you will work alongside a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients recover, regain mobility, and return to the activities they love — all from the comfort of their homes. Please note that this role is per diem with a rate of $90 - $95 per visit. Responsibilities Deliver hands-on physical therapy under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, following each patient's care plan. Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, and the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetics. Apply physical modalities including heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and massage to relieve pain and restore function. Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the Physical Therapist and care team. Document care accurately and on time, and participate in team meetings and ongoing training. Perform other duties as required for patient services Requirements Associate's degree from an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program. Active PTA license from the Physical Therapy Board of California. Current CPR certification with AHA. Strong communication and organizational skills. Valid driver's license, reliable insured vehicle, and willingness to travel to patient homes. Benefits Flexible Schedule Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested Paid Sick Days Paid Bereavement Leave Skills Training & Development Company Social Events Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits Referral Bonus
What you'll do
- Deliver hands-on physical therapy under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, following each patient's care plan.
- Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, and the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetics.
- Apply physical modalities including heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and massage to relieve pain and restore function.
- Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the Physical Therapist and care team.
- Document care accurately and on time; participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
What they require
- Associate's degree from an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- Active PTA license from the Physical Therapy Board of California.
- Current CPR certification with AHA.
- Valid driver's license, reliable insured vehicle, and willingness to travel to patient homes.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule
- Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance
- Paid Sick Days
- Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits
- Skills Training & Development
Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, Inc’s mission is to provide professional and paraprofessional services to clients in their homes assigning them to achieve the highest level of potential in their day-to-day self-care activities. We are committed to providing high quality, multidisciplinary care by professionals who recognize the need for comprehensive assessment of needs from both the client and professional’s point of view.