Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health

Sutter Health Plan; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care organization as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Home Health, assisting in providing essential therapy services and ensuring compliance with care standards. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in patient wellness within the East Palo Alto community.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• PTA-Registered Physical Therapist Assistant.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required.
• 1 year of recent relevant experience in physical therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.
• Documents progress of treatment and modifies treatments as necessary.
• Adheres to privacy and safety regulations while delivering patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Professional communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program

Job description

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Organization

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

Position Overview

**$5,000 sign-on bonus available to external candidates - in accordance with Sutter Health policy + excellent benefits!**

Primary coverage area will be Mountain View, Palo Alto and surrounding.

Assists in providing physical therapy treatments and performing procedures. May, in accordance with State laws and regulations, assist in the development of treatment plans, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments within scope of the plan of care established by the supervising physical therapist. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May serve as clinical instructor for assigned students.

Education

Job Description:

• Other: Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
  
  

Certification & Licensure

• PTA-Registered Physical Therapist Assistant
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  
  

Department Specific Certification & Licensure

• Department - SCAH: Auto Insurance
• Department - SCAH: DL-Valid Drivers License
  
  

Typical Experience

• 1 year of recent relevant experience.
  
  

Skills And Knowledge

• Critical thinking and problem solving, decisive judgement and ability to work within scope of practice.
• Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
• Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
• Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
• Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
• Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
  
  

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $42.56 to $53.19 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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