Physical Therapist Assistant

BestHHP; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Convert to FT on performance

Paid Sick Days

Bereavement Leave

Mileage Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Training & Development

Company Social Events

Job summary

Best Home Health Providers Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to work with a licensed Physical Therapist in patients' homes across the Bay Area. This per diem role offers meaningful hands-on PT, patient mobility support, and home-based recovery guidance.

Responsibilities include exercises, gait training, assistive devices, and partnering with the care team to monitor progress. Must hold an CA PTA license, AS PTA degree, CPR (AHA), and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an APTA-accredited PTA program.
• Active PTA license in California.
• Current CPR certification (AHA).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on physical therapy under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, following each patient's care plan.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, and the use of assistive devices.
• Apply modalities including heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and massage to relieve pain and restore function.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the Physical Therapist and care team.
• Document care accurately and on time, and participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
• Perform other duties as required for patient services

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Travel to patient homes

Education

AS PTA degree

Job description

At Best Home Health Providers Inc., we've gone from treating 10 patients to thousands of patients all throughout the Bay Area and beyond in just 6 years. We've won awards for our high-quality care with patients and continue to grow rapidly. At Best, you and the patients aren't a number.

Our mission is to ensure a smooth transition for patients returning home from medical facilities by offering expert guidance throughout their recovery journey. As a Physical Therapist Assistant with Best Home Health Providers, you will work alongside a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients recover, regain mobility, and return to the activities they love — all from the comfort of their homes.

Please note that this role is per diem with a rate of $95 per visit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on physical therapy under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, following each patient's care plan.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, and the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetics.
• Apply physical modalities including heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and massage to relieve pain and restore function.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the Physical Therapist and care team.
• Document care accurately and on time, and participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
• Perform other duties as required for patient services

• Associate's degree from an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Active PTA license from the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Current CPR certification with AHA.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license, reliable insured vehicle, and willingness to travel to patient homes.

• Flexible Schedule
• Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Skills Training & Development
• Company Social Events
• Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits
• Referral Bonus