Patient-Centered Physical Therapy Assistant

Ambitions Home Health; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitions Home Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in a home health setting. You will implement treatment plans, guide patients through therapeutic exercises, and use modalities as prescribed by the physician's plan of care.

The role emphasizes patient relief, functional restoration, and coordination with the rehab team to ensure high-quality care in the home environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an AA/AS in science or applied science approved by the APTA.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Current state license or certification as required by law.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy under the direction of the physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treats patient to relieve pain and restore function; maintains maximum performance.
• Aids patients in active and passive exercises, gait training, transfers, and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents (heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, massage).
• Observes patient response to treatment and reports changes to the PT and organization staff.
• Instructs patients in use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, prosthetics, or orthotics.
• Maintains clinical records and notes within prescribed timeframes.
• Participates in Home Care Team meetings and organization Inservice Education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Licensed driver

Education

AA/AS PTA program approved by APTA

Job description

Ambitions Home Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in a home health setting. You will implement treatment plans, guide patients through therapeutic exercises, and use modalities as prescribed by the physician's plan of care.

The role emphasizes patient relief, functional restoration, and coordination with the rehab team to ensure high-quality care in the home environment.