Dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health, FT (San Diego)

Bridge Home Health and Hospice; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Home Health and Hospice in San Diego, CA is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant for home health in the central area. You will provide physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

Qualifications include an accredited PTA program with an associate degree, California PTA licensure, CPR, a valid California driver's license, and strong verbal/written communication and organization skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an associate’s degree approved by APTA.
• Licensed or approved as a PTA by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid California Driver’s License with reliable automobile.

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, gait and functional training, transfers, and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including 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 incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within prescribed time frames.
• Participates in Organization Home Care Team Meetings and Inservice Education Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to attendance and reliability guidelines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in science or applied science (APTA approved)

Licensed/Approved PTA by Physical Therapy Board of California

Job description

Bridge Home Health and Hospice in San Diego, CA is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant for home health in the central area. You will provide physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

Qualifications include an accredited PTA program with an associate degree, California PTA licensure, CPR, a valid California driver's license, and strong verbal/written communication and organization skills.