Wound Care & Ergonomics PTA — Home Health

Adventist Health; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 58,231 - 87,270; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for our wound care program in Clearlake, CA. The role supports therapy under a PT, delivering treatments to improve function and comfort for patients with injuries, disabilities, or illnesses.

Responsibilities include administering PT modalities, documenting progress, and collaborating with nurses and physicians. The position requires an associates degree in PT or related field, California PTA license, CPR, and travel as needed, with

Qualifications

• Associates degree in physical therapy or related field from a two-year college or technical school.
• More than 10 years of experience with expert treatment skills in wound care, ergonomics, or other clinical specialties.
• Valid California driver’s license when travel is required.
• Certificate in physical therapy assistant or eligible for registration as PTA in California.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed California Physical Therapy Assistant.
• APTA membership preferred.
• Able to organize and monitor the work of others.
• Able to relate effectively with patients, nurses, physicians and hospital staff.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Analytical and diagnostic ability to interpret orders and plan therapy.
• Automobile insurance evidence when travel is required.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers standard physical therapy procedures under supervising PT.
• Assist with collaborative interdisciplinary planning for home health care.
• Maintain schedules, attendance, confidentiality, and timely project completion.
• Attend case conferences to review patient progress and plans.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on discharge programs and PT modalities.
• Document patient progress and treatment notes daily or as required.
• Coordinate with therapists to reassess and plan additional therapy as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Patient communication

Independent work

Analytical ability

Oral and written communication

Education

Associates degree in physical therapy or related field

Job description

Adventist Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for our wound care program in Clearlake, CA. The role supports therapy under a PT, delivering treatments to improve function and comfort for patients with injuries, disabilities, or illnesses.

Responsibilities include administering PT modalities, documenting progress, and collaborating with nurses and physicians. The position requires an associates degree in PT or related field, California PTA license, CPR, and travel as needed, with