Physical Therapist Assistant

Scylla Solutions LLC; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Scylla Solutions LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver in-home outpatient rehabilitation for older adults, guided by a licensed Physical Therapist. The role emphasizes functional outcomes in the patient’s home and requires flexible scheduling across various home settings.

You will support the therapy plan, manage timely documentation, and collaborate with the rehab team to ensure high-quality patient care. A CA PTA license and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid PTA license in California.
• Must have a valid driver's license or reliable transportation to clients' residences.
• Experience providing in-home outpatient rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Adheres to department and patient treatment schedule, with timely clinical and billing documentation and attendance at meetings.
• Collaborates with rehab team to implement patient-specific programs and activities.
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist during tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
• Instructs patients, families and caregivers in treatment techniques under the Physical Therapist.
• Maintains timely documentation for all patients treated.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports equipment repairs as needed.
• Puts Patient Service First by delivering high-quality compassionate care.
• Implements individualized treatment plans established by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Delivers PT interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, manual therapy, and functional training.

Skills

Good organizational skills and time mg

Strong verbal and written comms

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (CA)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist Assistant will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patient's private residence or in a patient's room in an independent living facility. Allows the Physical Therapy Assistant to evaluate and treat in the most functional environment which is the patient's home. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.This position provides a flexible schedule and work environment in various setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist.

Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work related meetings.

Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.

Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.

Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.

Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.

Cleans, maintains, idenfies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.

Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.

Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.

Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including but not limited to

• Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity condition, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training
• Functional training
• Manual therapy
• Airway clearance techniques
• Integumentary repair and protection
• Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities
• Health and Wellness
• Falls Risk Interventions
• Chronic Disease Management Education

Performs other related dues as required.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must have a valid license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.

2. Must have a valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients' residence.

JOB SKILLS:

1. Good organizational skills and time management skills.

2. Good verbal and written communication skills.