Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC in Palm Springs seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide physical therapy services under the direction of a therapist. Responsibilities include treating patients to relieve pain, instructing on therapeutic exercises, and maintaining clinical records. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited program, possess current state certification, and demonstrate strong communication skills. This position offers flexible scheduling and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist.
• Treats patient to relieve pain and restore function.
• Aids patients in therapeutic exercises and functional training.
• Utilizes physical agents like heat, cold, and light.
• Observes and reports patient's reactions to treatment.
• Instructs patients in care and use of mobility devices.
• Maintains necessary clinical records.
• Participates in home care team meetings.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Education

Graduated from an accredited physical therapy assistant program

Current certification or license as required by state law

Tools

Automobile

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Job Title

Physical Therapy Assistant- Home Health

Position

Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description Summary

Gives Report To: Physical Therapist or Rehab Supervisor. The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization Inservice Education Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.