In-Home PTA: Physical Therapist Assistant with $5k Sign-On

The Pennant Group; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program

Critical illness benefit

Job summary

Seaport Scripps Home Health in Encinitas, CA is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team serving San Diego County. You will provide in-home PT under a licensed PT, help patients with mobility and pain management, and use modalities to support recovery.

The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a stable, mission-driven work environment within the Pennant Group network. Prior home health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active California PTA license required.
• Minimum 2 years of patient care experience; home health preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home physical therapy under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s Plan of Care (POC).
• Assist patients with mobility, strength, pain management, and range of motion exercises.
• Implement therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
• Utilize modalities such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
• Educate patients on the use of assistive devices (wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, prosthetics).
• Monitor and report patient progress and changes in condition.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

In-home care

Education

California PTA license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Seaport Scripps Home Health in Encinitas, CA is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team serving San Diego County. You will provide in-home PT under a licensed PT, help patients with mobility and pain management, and use modalities to support recovery.

The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a stable, mission-driven work environment within the Pennant Group network. Prior home health experience is preferred.