Physical Therapist Assistant

Best Home Health Providers, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Paid Sick Days

Job summary

Best Home Health Providers, Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support patients in their homes across the Bay Area.

You collaborate with a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients regain mobility and resume daily activities, delivering hands‑on therapy in the patient’s home setting. The role offers a per diem arrangement at a rate of $95 per visit, with travel to patient homes and opportunities to convert to full‑time based on performance.

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 and willingness to travel to patient homes.

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 use of assistive devices.
• Apply modalities to relieve pain and restore function.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the PT 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

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Travel to patient homes

Education

Associate's degree in PTA (APTA‑accredited)

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

Requirements

• 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