Physical Therapist Assistant

Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, Inc.; Rio Vista (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Convert to Full-Time

Paid Sick Days

Paid Bereavement Leave

Skills Training & Development

Company Social Events

Mileage Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant to travel to patient homes in California and provide high-quality rehabilitation services under a licensed Physical Therapist.

You will guide patients through therapeutic exercises, assistive device training, and clinical modalities while documenting progress and communicating with the care team to ensure optimal recovery and independence.

Qualifications

• Must have APTA-accredited PTA program degree.
• Active PTA license in California.
• CPR certification (AHA).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to patient homes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on physical therapy under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, and the use of assistive devices.
• Apply physical modalities including heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and massage.
• 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 willingness

Education

Associate's degree - PTA

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