Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health, Full Time

Adventist Health; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in California seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide treatments under licensed PT supervision, using modalities, manual techniques, and common exercises to support patient mobility and balance in home health or facility settings.

You will educate patients and caregivers, document interventions daily, and help training staff as needed while maintaining safety and compliance with AH policies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatments, including the use of modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques. Guides patients through bed mobility, transfers and gait/balance activities.
• Observes treatment precautions 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.
• Provides education and training to patients and caregivers, incorporating learning style preferences.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical therapy techniques

Patient education

Documentation

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate's/Technical Degree or related experience

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) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: 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. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.