PTA Physical Therapy Assistant for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapy Assistant for home health in the Los Gatos area. This Independent Contractor role supports patients of all ages, following the plan of care and coordinating with the health care team.

The PTA provides interventions, monitors progress, and helps patients regain function. The ideal candidate holds an active PTA license, completes an approved PTA curriculum, and can work with diverse ages.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license and registration as required by the state.
• Completion of PTA curriculum approved by the APTA or CMA-related bodies.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide services defined by state PTA laws in line with the plan of care.
• Assist patients to improve function, reduce pain, and prevent disability.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses to treatment.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in therapeutic activities.

Education

PTA curriculum

Job description

FeldCare Connects, an app-based network,is currently seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapy Assistantto provide quality home healthcare to patients of all ages,

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Los Atos area specifically.

FeldCare Connects provides patients with quality home health care. We connect our partner agencies to the top therapists and use the most innovative software to achieve efficient and effective patient care.We distinguish ourselves from our competitors by consistently providing quality professional therapy services with superior patient outcomes. Our company policy mandates our actions to constantly reflect our goal:to help the patient. We promote ethics and integrity in a way that radiates our mission to our contract therapists and our home health agencies.We provide patients with the most dedicated, passionate, and experienced therapists to fit their needs, including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, and Registered Dietitians.

The Physical TherapyAssistant in Home Health is responsible for patient care needs relating to the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Based on the assessment and evaluation performed by the PT, the Physical TherapyAssistant ensures that the treatment plan is followed, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's wellbeing, and evaluates the patient’s progress.

A Physical TherapyAssistant must:

• Provide services defined by the state laws governing the practice of a Physical Therapy Assistant, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
• Help the patient in the use of therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning and safety
• Observe, record, and report the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition
• Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate in assisting the patient

Qualifications:

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages
• Physical Therapy Assistant license and registration by the state
• Completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum approved by The American Physical Therapy Association, The Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, or The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association
• Bilingual is a plus!

Clinician in our network are provided resources to be successful and maintain a work-life balance:

• Flexibility: make your own schedule and work in the area of your preference
• Independence: beyour own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses
• AdministrativeSupport: assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, & quality assurance
• Purpose: join a group that shares your passion for helping people

If you are interested in learning more about the exciting opportunities with FeldCare Connects, please visitwww.feldcareconnects.com.