Physical Therapy Assistant - Rehab & Mobility Specialist

Bridge Home Health & Hospice; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Home Health & Hospice in California seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapy under a licensed PT and per the physician's plan of care. The PTA will help patients relieve pain, restore function, and maintain peak performance through guided exercises and therapeutic modalities.

The role requires strong communication, organization, CPR certification, and a valid CA driver’s license; some in-service training and team meetings are included.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Approved as a physical therapist assistant by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile in good working order and insured.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified 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 heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and 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.
• Must adhere to the company attendance and reliability guidelines, which are an essential function of the job to ensure quality, and consistent patient care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting

Job description

Bridge Home Health & Hospice in California seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapy under a licensed PT and per the physician's plan of care. The PTA will help patients relieve pain, restore function, and maintain peak performance through guided exercises and therapeutic modalities.

The role requires strong communication, organization, CPR certification, and a valid CA driver’s license; some in-service training and team meetings are included.