Compassionate Home Health PTA

Bridge Home Health & Hospice; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Home Health & Hospice in San Diego seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide PT services under a licensed physical therapist and plan of care. You will work in patients’ homes, perform therapeutic exercises, use modalities, and maintain documentation.

Qualified candidates have an accredited PTA degree, California license, CPR, and a valid CA driver’s license, with excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills. Team collaboration and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an Associate's degree approved by the APTA.
• Licensed and approved as PTA by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid California Driver's License with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treats patient 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 be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and Organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in 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 Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization Inservice Education Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to the company attendance and reliability guidelines, which are an essential function of the job to ensure quality, and consistent patient care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Education

Associate's degree in science or applied science (PTA)

Licensed PTA in California

Job description

Bridge Home Health & Hospice in San Diego seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide PT services under a licensed physical therapist and plan of care. You will work in patients’ homes, perform therapeutic exercises, use modalities, and maintain documentation.

Qualified candidates have an accredited PTA degree, California license, CPR, and a valid CA driver’s license, with excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills. Team collaboration and reliability are essential.