Physical Therapist Assistant (NE) | Blythe, CA

The Pennant Group; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Mileage reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

River Valley Home Health & Hospice is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist and aligned with the physician’s plan of care.

The role offers a patient-focused environment with flexibility and strong travel expectations to support home health patients and hospice services across communities.

Qualifications

• PT assistant must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.
• Graduated from a CAPTE-approved PTA program and passed a national examination.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Ability to drive or have transportation for agency-related travel.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Treats patient to relieve pain and restore function.
• Guides patients through active and passive therapeutic exercises and gait training.
• Uses physical agents (heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, massage).
• Observes and reports patient reactions and changes to the therapist.
• Instructs patients in use of mobility devices.
• Maintains clinical records and notes.
• Participates in team meetings and in-service education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Licensed PTA

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

CAPTE-approved PTA program

Tools

Driver’s insurance access

Job description

Come join us! River Valley proudly offers the best home health and hospice services and is an independently operated and locally run agency, serving our many communities since 2015. With a focus on client and community-centered services, our team of compassionate professionals are committed to providing personalized care and life-changing services for all those in need!

Pay rate

$40.00 to $45.00 per hour

Benefits at River Valley

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Employee discount

JOB SUMMARY

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• 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 in-service Education Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Maintain patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
• Must comply with all training requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• A PT assistant must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.
• Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and have passed a national examination for PT assistants.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
• The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
• The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.
• More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

River Valley Home Health & Hospice is committed to providing comfort, compassion and care to those we serve. Whether at home or in a facility, to enhance the quality of life for your loved one.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.