Physical Therapist Assistant - Fremont, CA

Crossroads Home Health and Hospice; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Home Health and Hospice is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver prescribed therapy services under the direction of a physical therapist. The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The PTA will assist in exercises, gait training, prosthetic training where applicable, and ensure care plans are followed in a compassionate, compliant manner. CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with an accredited Associate’s degree in science or applied science as approved by the APTA.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy under the direction of a licensed physical therapist and within the plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Aids patients in therapeutic exercises, gait, and functional training.
• Uses physical agents (heat, cold, ultrasound, massage, etc.) as directed.
• Notes patient responses and reports changes to the PT and organization staff.

Skills

Physical therapy

Gait training

Patient education

Documentation

CPR certification

Education

Associate's degree in 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