Home Health PTA: Meaningful Care, Flexible Options

Assisted Home Health & Hospice; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company matched 401K (up to 3%)

Referral bonus up to $600

Tuition education reimbursement up to

Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidys

Job summary

Assisted Home Health & Hospice in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for the Home Health team. This role provides in-home physical therapy services under supervision, contributing to patient mobility and quality of life while coordinating with a supervising Physical Therapist.

Per-Diem or Full-Time opportunities available. The PTA will document care, participate in plan of care updates, and support patient and family education within the agency's standards and catchment

Qualifications

• Current, active license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in California.
• Graduated from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Successfully passed the board examination governing physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Perform services planned, delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist as ordered by the physician.
• Contributes to ongoing interdisciplinary assessment with supervising Physical Therapist.
• Assess ability and restore function within patient capabilities.
• Perform manual and electrical muscle exams, gait analysis, ROM measurements.
• Record and report patient progress and changes to the supervising PT.
• Instruct patient in wheelchairs, braces, canes and other devices.
• Educate patient, family and caregivers; participate in education sessions.
• Participate in in-service education, utilization review and team conferences.
• Assist in updating care plan with input from patient and caregivers.
• Prepare and submit clinical notes and payroll information per policy.
• Document treatment in patient records and notify PT of changes.
• Ensure supervising PT cosigns all documentation.
• Provide services within the agency's catchment area.
• Respect patient rights and maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintain professional appearance and interact positively with stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for tasks, communications and actions assigned.
• Pursue professional growth and participation in quality improvement programs.
• Abide by agency policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Plan of care development

Patient education

Team collaboration

Home health care

Education

California PTA license

PTA program completion

Board exam passage

Job description

Assisted Home Health & Hospice in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for the Home Health team. This role provides in-home physical therapy services under supervision, contributing to patient mobility and quality of life while coordinating with a supervising Physical Therapist.

Per-Diem or Full-Time opportunities available. The PTA will document care, participate in plan of care updates, and support patient and family education within the agency's standards and catchment