Physical Therapy Assistant: Part Time: Los Banos and Dos Palos

Compassionate Care Home Health, Hospice, and In Home Care; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible schedules

Paid holidays

PTO

401K

Job summary

A leading home health agency in California seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver patient care under a qualified therapist's direction. This position requires an Associate’s degree and state-required certification. Responsibilities include providing physical therapy, instructing patients on mobility aids, and maintaining clinical records. The agency offers a dynamic work environment, competitive benefits, and growth opportunities for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Licensed driver with a working and insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy services as per the physical therapist's direction.
• Instruct patients in therapeutic exercises and use of mobility devices.
• Maintain necessary clinical records and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Therapeutic exercise direction

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy or related field

Tools

Wheelchairs

Canes and braces

Job description

Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in people’s lives?

Search no further!

Compassionate Care Home Health Agency has five office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, and Bakersfield) and services eight counties throughout the Central Valley (Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern) – and we’re growing fast! Our top priority is maintaining our culture of respect and love for our patients and team, alike. Our commitment to our core values allows us to be a provider and employer of choice. We understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and are our most important resource.

We actively seek career-oriented individuals, to whom we offer job security and upward mobility when appropriate – based on merit and performance. We proudly employ an accomplished team of professionals and our team is as diverse as the communities we serve, representing different ethnicities, religions, ages, national origins, and sexual orientations.

Join us today and grow with us!

We are currently seeking to fill the Physical Therapy Assistant position in Los Banos, Dos Palos, and Surrounding Areas.

- Compensation:

- Hourly and Paid Per Visit (PPV) hybrid model (negotiable: based on experience, skill level, availability, etc).

- Salary option available, as well.

- Opportunity to accumulate overtime.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The physical therapy assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
2. Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
3. Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
4. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
5. Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
6. Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
7. Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization In-service Education Program.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
2. Current certification or license as required by state law.
3. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skill.
4. Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
5. Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Employees and patients are equally precious to us. Your happiness is our happiness – we offer you the following benefits for any full time position:

• Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environment
• Unparalleled company culture
• Local company with soul
• Countless growth and development opportunities
• Flexible Schedules
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement at current Federal rate
• Gas reimbursement for those in company cars
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• 401K
• And so much more!

Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into Central California's most trusted home health agency. Compassionate Care provides in-home medical, rehabilitative, and support services by seasoned professionals with comprehensive clinical training and robust hospitality experience.

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