Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant | PTA, Home Health, PRN

AccentCare; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement

HSA/FSA

Wellness program

Store credit

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for the home health setting in the San Ramon office. This PRN role supports Castro Valley, Hayward, Union City, Newark, Fremont with patient care under a supervising Physical Therapist.

The PTA will provide treatment, educate patients and families, document progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required and must be maintained.
• Must be a licensed driver able to travel to all locations.
• Ability to implement care plans and communicate with the supervising Physical Therapist and physician.
• Ability to educate patients and families in home safety and equipment safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Document treatment, interventions, and patient progress per policy.
• Educate patients and families and adjust treatment as directed.
• Manage caseload and participate in team conferences and in-services.
• Communicate patient status and changes to the supervising therapist.

Education

Associate degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Tools

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: Castro Valley, Hayward, Union City, Newark, Fremont

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.