Physical Therapist Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid Sick Days

Paid Bereavement Leave

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, Inc is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant to work with a licensed Physical Therapist in patients' homes in California.

The role involves delivering therapy, guiding exercises, and using devices to improve mobility and self-care. A PTA license in California and current CPR are required, with flexible scheduling and potential to convert to full-time based on performance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistance from an accredited program.
• Current California PTA license and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on physical therapy under the supervision of a licensed PT.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training.
• Use assistive devices and modalities to relieve pain and restore function.
• Monitor progress and communicate changes to the care team.
• Document care accurately and participate in ongoing training.
• Travel to patient homes for per diem visits.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree from an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Active PTA license (CA)

Job description

Caring Hand 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 Caring Hand 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

• 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