Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Lifespan Therapy; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ultimate flexibility

Workflow handles credentials, planning

Focus on patient progress

Compliant charting

Expert guidance

Direct deposits

Job summary

Lifespan Therapy is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide patient-centered care across California via our app-based network. You will work with homebound geriatric patients, enjoying independence and flexible scheduling with support from a team.

Join a company that handles referrals, authorizations, and billing, enabling you to focus on implementing the plan of care and achieving patient progress in a dynamic home health setting.

Qualifications

• Valid California Physical Therapy Assistant license.
• CPR or BLS certification.
• Driver's license and auto insurance.
• Physical + TB test (within the last year).
• Professional liability and business license (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Provide Skilled PTA care under the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Perform therapeutic interventions focusing on functional strengthening, gait training, balance, and fall risk reduction.
• Report patient progress and coordinate with the supervising PT.
• Manage your caseload and visit cadence based on the plan of care.
• Document efficiently using a single EMR system.

Job description

Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Overview

Since 2008, Lifespan Therapy has empowered qualified clinicians to connect with homebound geriatric patients across California, having served over 100,000 individuals through our innovative app-based network.

Are you an experienced home health clinician or looking to transition or supplement from outpatient, SNF, or hospice settings? We‘re here to support you in delivering patient-centered care with unparalleled flexibility and independence.

Why Choose Lifespan Therapy?

• Ultimate Flexibility: Our app gives you total control over your schedule and preferred work locations. Work when and where you want, supported by a team that‘s always there.
• Workflow Made Simple: Our app handles credentials, scheduling, communication, and invoicing giving you the tools you need to manage your day efficiently.
• Focus on Patient Progress: With us managing referrals, authorizations, and billing, you can devote your full attention to implementing the PT‘s plan of care.
• Compliant Charting: Our integrated EMR, TherapySync, makes documenting patient progress simple and compliant, allowing for seamless charting.
• Expert Guidance: Receive consultative services to ensure your documentation is compliant and meets the highest professional standards.
• Hassle-Free Payments: Earn reliable bi-monthly direct deposits.

What You‘ll Do

• Provide Skilled PTA Care: Implement individualized plans of care developed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Perform Therapeutic Interventions: Focus on functional strengthening, gait training, balance, and fall risk reduction to help patients reach their mobility goals.
• Report Patient Progress: Document patient responses to treatment and communicate with the supervising PT to ensure a coordinated approach.
• Manage Your Caseload: Set your own schedule and visit cadence based on the plan of care.
• Document Efficiently: Use one simple EMR system for all notes (with tools available to minimize documentation time!)

What You‘ll Need

• Valid California Physical Therapy Assistant license
• CPR or BLS certification
• Driver‘s license and auto insurance
• Physical + TB test (within the last year)
• Professional liability and business license (if applicable)

Where You‘LL Be Working

Join our team as a home health clinician for North County Coastal, covering Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Oceanside. This is a quintessential Southern California beach community with a very relaxed, friendly pace. You‘LL be working in an area known for its stunning coastline , excellent surf spots, and vibrant communities. Expect a higher cost of living but a fantastic work-life balance.

Cities

Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Oceanside, Camp Pendleton, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach #broadbeanPandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Location:San Diego, CA-92101