Mobile Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Care

Bridge Home Health & Hospice; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Home Health & Hospice is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant in San Diego to provide therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

The role involves guiding patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, and use of assistive devices, while documenting progress and coordinating with the care team to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with an AA/AS degree approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Approved as PTA by the Physical Therapy Board of California.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy under the direction of a qualified physical therapist and per physician's plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes therapeutic agents such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
• Observes patient responses and reports changes to the PT and organization staff.
• Instructs patients in use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Maintains clinical records and notes within prescribed timeframes.
• Participates in home care team meetings and inservice education.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Education

AA/AS degree in PTA (APTA-approved)

Job description

Bridge Home Health & Hospice is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant in San Diego to provide therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

The role involves guiding patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, and use of assistive devices, while documenting progress and coordinating with the care team to ensure quality patient outcomes.