Physical Therapist Assistant - FT - Petaluma

Bridge Home Health; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Home Health in Petaluma, CA is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant to provide PT services under supervision of a licensed PT. The role includes direct patient care, treatment planning, and documentation within the home health setting.

The ideal candidate has an accredited PTA program and CA PTA license with CPR certification, a valid CA driver’s license, and reliable transportation. This full-time position emphasizes reliability and collaboration within the Home Care Team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an APTA-approved associate degree.
• Licensed/approved PTA by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy under the direction of a licensed physical therapist and per the physician’s plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Aids patients in active/passive therapeutic exercises, gait/functional training, transfers, and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical modalities such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
• Observes and reports patient responses and changes to the physical therapist and organization staff.
• Instructs patients in care and use of mobility aids.
• Maintains patient records/clinical notes within prescribed timeframes.
• Participates in Home Care Team meetings and Inservice Education.
• Performs other duties as assigned and adheres to attendance guidelines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organization skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree PTA (APTA-approved)

Job description

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Physical Therapist Assistant - FT - Petaluma

Full Time Professional Home Health East Bay Petaluma, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1145

Salary Range: $55.00 To $55.00 Hourly

Job Description Summary

The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state 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 Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization Inservice Education Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to the company attendance and reliability guidelines, which are an essential function of the job to ensure quality, and consistent patient care.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) of this job. The incumbent(s) may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in the description.

Job 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.
• Approved as a physical therapist assistant by the Physical Therapy Board of California
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and Automobile Insurance coverage at all times.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to sit occasionally for 1-3 hours.
• The ability to frequently stand for 3-6 hours.
• The ability to occasionally drive/ operate foot control for 1-3 hours.
• The ability to walk occasionally on level surface for 1-3 hours.
• The ability to walk intermittently on unlevel surface for less than 1 hour.
• The ability to intermittently bend or climb for less than 1 hour.
• The ability to occasionally twist, kneel, crouch and crawl for 1-3 hours.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds intermittently in less than 1 hour.
• The ability to carry up to 50 pounds intermittently in less than 1 hour.
• The ability to push up to 50 pounds intermittently in less than 1 hour.
• The ability to pull up to 50 pounds intermittently in less than 1 hour.