Dynamic Physical Therapy Assistant: Restore Mobility

Bridge Home Health & Hospice; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Home Health & Hospice in California seeks a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to provide PT services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist and per physician's plan of care. The role focuses on relieving pain, restoring function, and maintaining maximum performance through active and passive exercises and patient education.

You will document treatment in the patient record, work with home care teams, and participate in inservice education.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an APTA-approved PTA program.
• Active California PTA license or eligibility.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Possess valid California driver's license and reliable transportation.

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 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, essential for quality patient care.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (APTA-approved)

Licensed PTA in California

Job description

Bridge Home Health & Hospice in California seeks a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to provide PT services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist and per physician's plan of care. The role focuses on relieving pain, restoring function, and maintaining maximum performance through active and passive exercises and patient education.

You will document treatment in the patient record, work with home care teams, and participate in inservice education.