Hands-on Physical Therapy Assistant

Crossroads Home Health and Hospice; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Home Health and Hospice seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide PT services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist and according to the individualized plan of care in Oakland, CA. The position may be contract or employed, and involves direct patient care, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and use of physical agents as directed.

You will maintain clinical records, participate in interdisciplinary team activities, and contribute to quality improvement

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PTA program.
• Meets personnel qualifications stated in 418.114(b)(8).
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with a vehicle insured and in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the plan of care and within the scope of the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• 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, incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group and Organization Inservice Education Program.
• Participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

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

Job description

Crossroads Home Health and Hospice seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide PT services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist and according to the individualized plan of care in Oakland, CA. The position may be contract or employed, and involves direct patient care, therapeutic exercises, gait training, and use of physical agents as directed.

You will maintain clinical records, participate in interdisciplinary team activities, and contribute to quality improvement