Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapist Assistant for home health in the Goleta area. The assistant will assess patient needs, develop and execute treatment plans to improve movement and reduce pain, and monitor progress for adults in home health settings.

Qualifications include state PT license, accrediting curriculum, and strong communication. Bilingual abilities are a plus. Independent contractor position with flexible scheduling and autonomy.

Qualifications

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages.
• Physical Therapist license and state registration.
• PT curriculum approved by The American Physical Therapy Association or related bodies.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs.
• Determine and implement a treatment plan.
• Provide interventions to improve movement and reduce pain.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Communicate with patients and care teams.

Skills

Therapy principles

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Record keeping

Flexibility

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

PT curriculum accreditation

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Goleta 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