Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

FeldCare Connects in the Salinas area is seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver premiere care to adults of all ages in home health settings.

The PTA will assess patient needs, develop and implement treatment plans, and monitor progress with flexibility as an independent contractor.

Qualifications

• Active PTA license and state registration.
• Completion of PTA program approved by relevant governing bodies.
• Ability to work with adults of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs to promote movement, pain relief, and function.
• Determine and implement a treatment plan.
• Perform interventions and monitor patient progress.

Skills

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Patient communication

Record keeping

Problem solving

Independence

Education

PTA license

Approved PTA program

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Salinasarea 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 Therapist Assistant 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