Physical Therapy Assistant for Home Health with Hiring Bonus

Obran Cooperative; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Device reimbursement

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Apollo Home Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Home Health team in Northern California's Bay Area. The role can be full-time or part-time/per diem and involves in-home visits under a supervising Physical Therapist to improve patients' mobility and independence.

Travel to patient homes is required, with a supportive clinical team and comprehensive benefits for full-time clinicians.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Active California PTA license.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to patient homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home physical therapy visits under supervision of a PT.
• Help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and safe movement.
• Document visits in EMR promptly.
• Communicate patient progress to care team.

Skills

Home health

Mobility training

Documentation

Care team comms

Education

PTA program graduate

California PTA license

Tools

Kinnser EMR

Job description

Apollo Home Healthcare is hiring a full-time or part-time/per diem Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Home Health team, serving patients in Northern California's Bay Area. In this role, you will provide high-quality physical therapy services to patients in the comfort of their own homes, helping them regain independence and improve their daily functioning. You will work closely with a supervising Physical Therapist and a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Why Join Apollo?

• For a limited time, Apollo is offering a $2,500 hiring bonus for a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) or a $1,250 hiring bonus for a part-time/per diem Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
• Priority scheduling to achieve a full patient caseload for full-time clinicians
• Local territory within your region of choice (within Contra Costa County and Alameda County)
• Support from a dedicated clinical team
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time clinicians
• Opportunity for membership and profit-sharing through Obran Cooperative

What You'll Do

• Provide in-home physical therapy visits under the supervision of a PT
• Help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and safe movement
• Document visits in WellSky/Kinnser in a timely manner
• Communicate patient progress and concerns to the care team

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program
• Active California PTA license
• CPR/BLS certification
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to patient homes
• Home healthcare experience
• Experience with the Kinnser/Wellsky EMR preferred (not required)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cellular device reimbursement
• Eligibility for Obran Cooperative membership and profit-sharing
• Full-time packages also include
• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, with generous employer contributions
• HSA/FSA options to cover healthcare expenses and dependent care with pre-tax dollars
• 401(k)
• Paid time off, paid sick time, and paid holidays

$2,500 hiring bonus for full-time PTA or $1,250 hiring bonus for part-time/per diem PTA, paid after 6 months of successful employment

Salary Range Disclaimer: The rates listed represent the low and high end of the range for this position. Visit and reimbursement rates vary based on visit type and employment status (1099 or W2). Rates may be adjusted in the future, and employees will be notified of these changes.

About Obran Cooperative

Apollo is part of Obran Cooperative, a worker-owned healthcare organization building a better alternative to traditional healthcare employment. Our clinicians have a real voice, shared ownership, and a long-term stake in the organization.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

Obran is committed to creating workplaces where equity is prioritized and valued. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and members of other marginalized communities.

Obran is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Obran Careers at [e-mail].