Mandarin Speaking PTA Physical Therapy Assistant for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

FeldCare Connects, an app-based network, is currently seeking a self-motivated Mandarin-speaking Physical Therapy Assistant to provide quality home healthcare to patients of all ages. This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Placentia area specifically.

This position is responsible for patient care needs relating to the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. The Physical Therapy Assistant ensures that the treatment plan is followed, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's wellbeing, and evaluates the patient’s progress.

A Physical Therapy Assistant must:

• Provide services defined by the state laws governing the practice of a Physical Therapy Assistant, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
• Help the patient in the use of therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning and safety
• Observe, record, and report the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition
• Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate in assisting the patient

Qualifications:

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages
• Physical Therapy Assistant license and registration by the state
• Completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum approved by The American Physical Therapy Association, The Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, or The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association
• Bilingual is a plus!