Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Lifespan Therapy; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Bi-monthly direct deposits

Job summary

Lifespan Therapy is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to deliver patient-centered care in a home setting across California. You will work within an app-based network that supports flexible scheduling and independence.

Requires valid CA PTA license, CPR/BLS, and reliable transportation. The role offers the ability to set your own caseload and leverage TherapySync EMR for streamlined charting.

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 as per supervising PT's plan of care.
• Perform therapeutic interventions focusing on mobility and safety.
• Document patient progress and coordinate with supervising PT.
• Manage your caseload and set visit cadence.
• Document efficiently using one EMR system.

Skills

PTA care

Gait training

Fall risk reduction

Documentation

Caseload management

Education

Valid California PTA license

Tools

TherapySync EMR

Job description

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 the prestigious Westside Los Angeles, including Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Venice. This is a sophisticated, upscale area with a high-energy pace. You'll be working in one of the most desirable parts of the city, with beautiful beaches, world-class dining, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Traffic can be very heavy, but the perks of the area are unmatched.

Cities

Beverly Hills, Culver City, Los Angeles, Marina Del Rey, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Venice