Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver premier care in the Fremont area as an Independent Contractor. The PTA will assess and evaluate patient needs to promote movement, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability in home health settings.

The role requires PT license and state registration, with the ability to work with adults of all ages and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles and rehab methods.
• Clear written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to assess patient age, needs and environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs to promote movement, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability.
• Develop and execute a treatment plan to improve patient well-being.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Coordinate with supervising therapist and care team.

Skills

PT knowledge

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Record keeping

Education

PT license & state registration

Job description

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

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

The Physical Therapist Assistant in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs to 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 enhancing the 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