Physical Therapy Assistant - Compassionate Care & Growth

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and long

Paid Time Off (PTO) & six holidays

403(b) with 3% match

Fitness center use

Voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D, etc.

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities and Services in California is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide PT services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist and according to the physician’s plan of care.

You will treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance, guiding exercises, modalities, and patient education while maintaining accurate records and collaborating with the home health team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy (approved by an accredited organization).
• PT License and CPR certification (as required by state).
• 1+ Years of experience in physical therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy under guidance of a licensed PT.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in therapeutic exercises and functional training.
• Utilizes physical agents such as heat, cold, ultrasound, massage, and electrical modalities.
• Observes patient responses and reports changes to PT and staff.

Skills

Compassion and understanding

Record patient information

Follow directions & assist PT

Communication and interpersonal skills

Medical terminology, confidentiality,-

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

PT License

CPR certification

Job description

Covenant Living Communities and Services in California is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide PT services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist and according to the physician’s plan of care.

You will treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance, guiding exercises, modalities, and patient education while maintaining accurate records and collaborating with the home health team.