Physical Therapy Assistant: Restore Mobility & Pain Relief

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

PTO and holidays

403(b) with 3% match

Fitness center access

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice in California is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct PT services under the supervision of the licensed physical therapist and according to the physician’s plan of care.

You will guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, and assistive device use, while documenting progress and communicating changes to the PT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• PT License and CPR certification, if required by state.
• Experience: 1+ years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Treat patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Direct and assist patients with active and passive therapeutic exercises and gait training.
• Utilize modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and massage as directed.
• Maintain records and notes in the patient’s clinical record.

Skills

Compassion

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

PT License

CPR certification

Job description

Covenant Living Communities and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice in California is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct PT services under the supervision of the licensed physical therapist and according to the physician’s plan of care.

You will guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, and assistive device use, while documenting progress and communicating changes to the PT.