Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant PTA

Prudential Healthcare; Cerritos (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver direct patient care in a concierge physical therapy setting. Responsibilities include assisting patients with mobility, pain management, and restoring function under the supervision of a qualified physical therapist. This role offers flexible work-from-home options and requires adherence to state laws regarding patient care.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Assist under PT supervision as per state laws and care plan.
• Educate patients and families on therapy participation.
• Observe and report patient condition changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care following treatment plans.
• Perform therapeutic interventions to improve wellbeing.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust interventions as necessary.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Pain reduction techniques

Function restoration

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides direct patient care under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist, following a physician referral.

Working in a concierge physical therapy setting, the assistant is responsible for addressing patient needs related to mobility, pain reduction, function restoration, and disability prevention. Based on assessments by the PT, the assistant ensures adherence to the treatment plan, performs interventions to improve patient wellbeing, and evaluates progress.

Requirements for a Physical Therapy Assistant include:

• Providing services as defined by state laws and the plan of care, in coordination with the healthcare team
• Assisting patients with therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to enhance functioning and safety
• Observing, recording, and reporting patient responses and condition changes
• Educating patients, families, caregivers, and team members on therapy participation

Flexible work-from-home options are available.