Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Independence

Administrative Support

Purpose

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver premier in-home care in the Eureka area. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapies to improve mobility and reduce pain for adults of all ages.

The position is as an Independent Contractor with flexible scheduling and independence, offering above-average compensation and administrative support to manage care coordination and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of physical therapy principles and rehabilitation methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication for documenting care.
• Ability to tailor treatments to patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and determine treatment plans.
• Implement interventions to improve function and reduce pain.
• Monitor progress and adjust care as needed.
• Maintain accurate and discreet records.

Skills

PT principles

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Rehabilitation knowledge

Education

PT license & state registration

ABET-accredited curriculum

Bilingual a plus

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Eureka area specifically.

FeldCare Connectsis currently seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver premier excellence of care and is enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages.

ThePhysical TherapistAssistant in Home Healthis responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needsto promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist determines a treatment plan,executes interventions aimed at improving and enhancingthe patient's well-being, and monitors the patient's progress effectively.

A Physical Therapist Assistant for Home Health must have:

• Remarkable knowledge of physical therapy principles, theories, methods in their application in a rehabilitation environment.
• Great skills in providing a variety of treatments.
• Profound ability to communicate effectively both written and oral.
• Exceptional ability to understand the role of therapy in the context of the patients age, needs and environment.
• Exceptional ability to prepare and maintain records with accuracy and discretion.
• Proven sound clinical reasoning in treating and planning, implementation and monitoring patient progress.
• Ability to recognize when patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet appropriate patient needs and report to the therapist.

Qualifications:

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages
• Physical Therapistlicense and registration by the state
• Completion of a Physical Therapistcurriculum approved by The American Physical Therapy Association, The Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, or The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association
• Bilingual a plus!

We provide our clinicians with resources to be successful and maintain work-life balance:

• Flexibility: make your own schedule and work in the area of your preference
• Independence: beyour own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses
• AdministrativeSupport: assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, & quality assurance
• Purpose: join a group that shares your passion for helping people