Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare

$104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science.
  • Current Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law.
  • Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct physical therapy following the Physical Therapist's and physician's plan of care.
  • Treat patients to alleviate pain, restore function, and enhance performance.
  • Guide patients in therapeutic exercises, gait training, and prosthetic use.
  • Employ various physical agents like heat, cold, and ultrasound during treatment.
  • Monitor and communicate changes in the patient's condition to the Physical Therapist and staff.
  • Educate patients on the use of mobility assistance devices and orthotics.

Benefits

  • Flexible work options with full-time and part-time schedules available.
  • Opportunity to work within a diverse geographical area including Lompoc and Santa Maria.
Full Job Description
Pay range: Starting at $50 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule/Shift: Full-time and/or part-time

Territory/Location: South County, Lompoc, Santa Maria

Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct physical therapy according to the directions of Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
  • Treat patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
  • Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
  • Utilize physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
  • Observe and report to the Physical Therapist and organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.
  • Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Qualifications:
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
  • Current Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law.
  • Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.

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