Physical Therapist Assistant

Caringhandhhsolutions; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to P

Referral Bonus

Paid Sick Days

Paid Bereavement Leave

Skills Training & Development

Company Social Events

Job summary

Caring Hand Home Health Solutions, Inc is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist Assistant to work with a licensed Physical Therapist in patients' homes in California. You will help patients recover, regain mobility, and return to activities they love, delivering hands-on therapy per the patient’s care plan.

The role offers travel to patient homes, a per-visit rate of $90–$95, and the opportunity to convert to full-time based on performance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an APTA-accredited PTA 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 with reliable insured vehicle and willingness to travel to patient homes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on physical therapy under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• 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 Physical Therapist and care team.
• Document care accurately and on time; participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
• Perform other duties as required for patient services.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's PTA degree

Active PTA license (CA)

CPR certification (AHA)

Driver's license

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