Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health)

Adventist Health; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in California seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide in-home physical therapy treatments under supervision. Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapy Assistant license and a driver's license, with preferred experience in therapy settings. The role includes instructing patients in functional activities, documenting services, and educating caregivers. This position emphasizes the safety and wellbeing of associates and patients, with vaccination requirements as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Physical Therapy Assistant licensure is required.
• Experience in therapy in an acute care environment preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatments under supervision.
• Instructs patients through functional activities.
• Documents patient interventions and services provided.

Skills

Physical therapy treatments

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Associate's/Technical Degree

High School Education/GED

Job description

Job Description

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in‑home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

Job Summary

Provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, including the use of modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques. Instructs and guides patients through functional activities, such as bed mobility, transfers, gait, and balance activities. Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' technical experience: Preferred
• Experience in therapy in an acute care environment, acute therapy unit and/or out patient setting: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in all applicable states of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Essential Functions

• Performs physical therapy treatments, including the use of modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques. Instructs and guides patients through functional activities, such as bed mobility, transfers and gait and balance activities.
• Observes and follows treatment precautions as identified by physical therapists, nurses or physicians. Observes for changes in patient responses and reports changes to nurses and physical therapists in charge.
• Provides daily and timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services provided in the acute care setting. Documents employee and out‑patient treatments, as necessary.
• Provides education and training to patients and caregivers, while incorporating learning style preferences. Assesses education and training responses.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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