In-Home Physical Therapy Assistant - 9-Week Contract (Santa Clara)

TalentBurst, Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a local contract Physical Therapy Assistant for outpatient rehabilitation services in-home for the older adult population in Santa Clara, California. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, delivering functional therapy in the patient’s home or living facility.

The position offers a flexible schedule, 40 hours per week, and a local contract. Start date is ASAP with a 9-week assignment, in a delivery model designed to maximize

Qualifications

• Must have a valid license in the state of practice.
• Ability to provide outpatient rehabilitation services in home or facility settings.

Responsibilities

• Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work related meetings.
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
• Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Maintains documentation for all patients treated.
• Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant license

Job description

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a local contract Physical Therapy Assistant for outpatient rehabilitation services in-home for the older adult population in Santa Clara, California. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, delivering functional therapy in the patient’s home or living facility.

The position offers a flexible schedule, 40 hours per week, and a local contract. Start date is ASAP with a 9-week assignment, in a delivery model designed to maximize