Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant | PTA, Home Health, PRN

AccentCare, Inc.; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

401(k) matching

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Home Health team in the San Ramon area.

Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will provide patient care across a defined caseload and ensure documentation meets policy standards. The role requires an associate degree in physical therapy, a valid PTA license, CPR certification, and a willingness to travel to Pleasanton, Livermore, Danville and surrounding locations.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid PTA license, registration, or permit in the state of operation.
• CPR certification must be current.
• Licensed driver who can travel to all business locations.
• Ability to implement care plans and communicate findings to the Physical Therapist and physician.
• Ability to educate patients and families in safety and use of medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and document treatment per physician orders and policy.
• Document interventions, approaches, and priorities for treatment.
• Educate and counsel patients and families during treatment.
• Present patient status to supervising therapist and team.
• Provide skilled treatment within agency and payer guidelines.
• Collaborate with team on treatment planning and intervention.
• Accurately document and submit daily notes and forms promptly.
• Meet agency productivity standards and manage time efficiently.
• Attend agency meetings and committees as assigned.
• Negotiate patient participation in treatment and scheduling.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education patients

Travel to locations

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA, Home Health

Location: San Ramon Office

Position: Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health

Position Type: PRN

Coverage Area: Pleasanton, Livermore, Altamont, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Danville, Alamo, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

What You Need to Know

The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing treatment to patients, functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant provides patient and family education and counseling regarding concerns, planning, implementing and modifying treatment procedures, and maintains appropriate documentation according to policies and procedures and current standards of practice. The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant manages a caseload in conjunction with supervising therapist and in accordance with agency productivity standards, attends and participates in patient and other conferences and agency in-services as assigned.

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Have a valid license, registration, or permit to practice in state of agency operation
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
• Be able to implement care plans and communicate any findings or changes in regards to patients back to the Physical Therapist and physician
• Ability to educate patients and their families in basic home safety and medical equipment safety

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care and document treatment in accordance with physicians orders, agency policy and patient needs
• Document appropriate interventions, approaches, strategies, materials and establishing treatment priorities
• Provide organized and efficient patient treatment which includes advising, educating and counseling patients
• Present pertinent patient information to supervising therapist and keeps team informed of patient status
• Provide appropriate skilled treatment to patients according to patient needs and within the parameters set by the agency and payer
• Seek and accept assistance from team members in treatment planning and intervention
• Accurately document, complete and submit daily notes, assist with other required forms in a timely manner to prevent interruptions in patient care
• Meet agency productivity standards and use work hours efficiently
• Attend and participate in agency meetings and committees as assigned
• Appropriately negotiate patients' participation in treatment, treatment times and treatment plans

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you're part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.