Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Sun Valley (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Independence

Administrative support

Purpose-driven work

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is recruiting a self-motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver premier care in the Sun Valley area. This independent contractor role focuses on adults; you will assess, plan, apply interventions, and monitor progress to promote movement and reduce pain.

You will work autonomously as your own boss with flexible scheduling, maintaining high-quality standards and documentation in a home health context.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with adults across ages in a home health setting.
• Active Physical Therapist license and state registration.
• Completion of an approved PTA program per recognized standards.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs in home health.
• Develop and execute treatment plans to improve function and reduce pain.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, and maintain records.

Skills

PT principles

Treatment techniques

Written communication

Clinical reasoning

Documentation

Progress monitoring

Modify treatment plans

Education

PT licensure & registration

APTA/AMA approved curriculum

Bilingual a plus

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Sun Valley 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 Therapist license and registration by the state
• Completion of a Physical Therapist curriculum 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: be your 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