Physical Therapy Assistant For Home Health Visits

Obran Cooperative; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team as a Physical Therapy Assistant, providing essential home health visits to patients. This role emphasizes quality care, patient support, and professional development within a worker-owned cooperative. Enjoy a flexible schedule, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values employee ownership and community-focused healthcare. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Disability Coverage

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy according to the physical therapist's directions.
• Assist patients in therapeutic exercises and maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Care

Therapeutic Exercises

Clinical Record Keeping

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant For Home Health Visits

Physicians Choice Home Health is recruiting for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Home Healthcare Team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing quality home health visits to our patients in the comfort of their home. You will be joining a team of compassionate healthcare professionals committed to providing the highest level of care.

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of a physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

Physicians Choice Home Health is part of the Obran Cooperative, which aims to build the largest worker-owned home-based healthcare company in the US. We value employee ownership, voice, and profit-sharing, offering a unique work environment for healthcare professionals seeking more control and participation in their workplace.

Objectives:

• Provide direct physical therapy according to the physical therapist’s directions and the physician’s plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Assist patients in therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
• Utilize physical agents such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
• Observe and report patient reactions and condition changes to the physical therapist and team.
• Instruct patients in the care and use of assistive devices.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and notes.
• Participate in team meetings and educational programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program with an Associate’s degree approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Ability to travel to patients' homes.
• Discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Prior home health experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible schedule.
• Disability coverage.

All employees can become members of Obran Cooperative, gaining access to additional benefits, resources, and profit sharing opportunities.

Compensation:

Physicians Choice Home Health pays PTAs $40-$50 per visit, and $25/hour for in-services, training, and orientations. Mileage reimbursement is available for W2 employees.

Our Mission & Values:

We aim to serve humanity through innovative, equitable, and community-focused healthcare, guided by principles of democracy, solidarity, and respect for all individuals.