Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health

Deercreekseniorliving; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Sequoia Home Health and Hospice is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team in Santa Clara County. You will deliver physical therapy services under a licensed PT’s supervision and implement the physician's plan of care to promote patient independence and well‑being.

You will supervise and educate patients in therapeutic exercises, mobility activities, and use of assistive devices, while maintaining accurate clinical notes and communicating changes to

Qualifications

• Active CA PTA License required.
• CPR certification required.
• 1+ year clinical PTA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
• Treat patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Instruct patients in exercises, gait training, and transfer activities.

Skills

CPR Certification

1+ Year Clinical Experience

Valid Driver's License

Education

CA PTA License

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home HealthPay Range: $85 - $95 per visitJob Type: Full Time, Per DiemTerritory: Santa Clara CountyThe Sequoia DifferenceAt Sequoia Home Health and Hospice, we’re passionate about our work and take pride in the quality of service we provide. Our community is uniquely diverse, and it’s our aim to fulfill the unique needs of our patients through excellent individualized care.Our focus is to help facilitate a smooth and safe transition home and provide life-changing service with the amount of care and dignity our patients and their families deserve.Sequoia Home Health is growing and looking for experienced, compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team!JOB SUMMARYThe Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESProvide direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of careTreat patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performanceDirect and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic trainingUtilize physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massageObserve and report to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s conditionInstruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devicesMaintain necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time framesParticipate in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization in-service Education ProgramJOB REQUIREMENTSActive CA PTA LicenseCurrent CPR Certification1+ Year of Clinical ExperienceMust be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working.Why Sequoia?Sequoia Home Health and Hospice is part of the Cornerstone Group with close to 80 agencies throughout the country. While we are part of a large family, we operate as a local team. We understand we are nothing without great employees! It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the “provider of choice” in the community that we serve. Join a culture of high performers who are on a mission to create the best agency in the Bay Area!What makes us unique besides our culture of high performers and exceptional care? At Sequoia, we foster an environment where clinicians and staff members have an unprecedented level of freedom to create and implement the programs that will best serve their patients and communities. We operate with the Core Values of CAPLICO in mind:CelebrationAccountabilityPassion for LearningLove One AnotherIntelligent Risk TakingCustomer SecondOwnershipThe employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.