Per Diem PTA: Home Health Specialist (South Bay)

Bridge Home Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridge Home Health in the South Bay area seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide direct therapy under the supervision of a licensed PT and per diem. The role requires ensuring adherence to the physician's plan of care and maintaining patient progress.

The PTA will assist with therapeutic exercises, gait training, prosthetic or orthotic instruction, and documentation, while complying with state practice acts and company policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Approved as a physical therapist assistant by the Physical Therapy Board of California
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License with reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy under the direction of the licensed physical therapist and in accordance with the 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 transfer activities
• Utilizes physical agents such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage
• Observes patient reactions and reports changes to the physical therapist and organization staff
• Instructs patients in the care and use of mobility devices and aids

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

California PTA licensure

Job description

Bridge Home Health in the South Bay area seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide direct therapy under the supervision of a licensed PT and per diem. The role requires ensuring adherence to the physician's plan of care and maintaining patient progress.

The PTA will assist with therapeutic exercises, gait training, prosthetic or orthotic instruction, and documentation, while complying with state practice acts and company policies.