PTA - Home Health Rehab: Improve Mobility & Independence

Brookings Health System; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Gym membership

Public service loan forgiveness

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Brookings Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The PTA provides skilled support under the direction of a Physical Therapist to help individuals improve mobility, strength, and functional independence.

This is a full-time position with benefits; home health will be the primary area, with occasional work at our long-term care facility. The role includes implementing plans, guiding exercises, monitoring progress, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current state licensure – new graduates will be considered.
• CPR required or obtained within 60 days of employment.
• Possess a valid driving license and able to be covered by insurance.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising PT.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, and functional mobility activities.
• Monitor the individual’s progress and report outcomes to the supervising PT.
• Educate individuals, families, and caregivers on exercise and safety.
• Assist in maintaining therapy equipment and supplies.

Skills

PTA support

Therapeutic exercises

Gait training

Mobility training

Caregiver education

Education

Associate PTA degree

Job description

Brookings Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The PTA provides skilled support under the direction of a Physical Therapist to help individuals improve mobility, strength, and functional independence.

This is a full-time position with benefits; home health will be the primary area, with occasional work at our long-term care facility. The role includes implementing plans, guiding exercises, monitoring progress, and educating patients and families.