Physical Therapist Assistant - Alameda County

Crossroads Home Health and Hospice; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Home Health and Hospice seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver PT services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role supports care plans and aims to relieve pain, restore function, and maximize patient independence.

Responsibilities include conducting exercises, utilizing modalities, documenting progress, and educating patients on assistive devices while adhering to the facility's standards and plan of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program as required by state law.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• CPR certification maintained.
• Must be a licensed driver with a vehicle in good condition.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy under supervision and in plan of care.
• Administer therapeutic exercises and gait/functional training.
• Use modalities (heat, cold, ultrasound, massage) as directed.
• Observe patient response and report changes to PT.
• Educate patients on use of assistive devices and safety.

Skills

Therapy techniques

Patient care

Mobility training

Assessment & documentation

Education

Associate’s degree in science or applied science (PTA)

Job description

Job Title/Position: Physical Therapy Assistant
Reports To: Physical Therapist or Rehab Supervisor

Job Description Summary

The physical therapy assistant, contract or employed, provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the individualized plan of care.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the plan of care and within the scope of the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group and Organization Inservice Education Program.
• Participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc. Meets personnel qualifications stated in 418.114(b)(8).
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.