Physical Therapist Assistant

Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, Inc.; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Paid Sick Days

Paid Bereavement Leave

Skills Training & Development

Company Social Events

Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based

Job summary

Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc in California is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to work under a licensed Physical Therapist. This role focuses on helping patients recover mobility and return to daily activities in their homes.

The position is per diem, with visits paid at $90–$95 per visit. Candidates should be licensed in California, CPR certified, and able to travel to patient residences as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate 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 and reliable insured vehicle for patient visits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on physical therapy under a licensed Physical Therapist, following each patient’s care plan.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, and assistive devices.
• Apply modalities 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 training.
• Perform other duties as required for patient services

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Willingness to travel

Patient care focus

Education

ASPTA accredited PTA program

Job description

Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc’s mission is to provide professional and paraprofessional services to clients in their homes assigning them to achieve the highest level of potential in their day-to-day self-care activities. We are committed to providing high quality, multidisciplinary care by professionals who recognize the need for comprehensive assessment of needs from both the client and professional’s point of view.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant with Caringhand Home Health Solutions, 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 $90 - $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

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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