Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare

$79K — $83K *
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 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.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct physical therapy as per the Physical Therapist's direction and physician's care plan.
  • Treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and ensure optimum performance.
  • Direct and assist patients in therapeutic exercises and functional training.
  • Utilize physical agents like heat, cold, water, light, electricity, and massage.
  • Observe and report changes in patients' conditions to the Physical Therapist and relevant personnel.
  • Instruct patients in the use of mobility aids and assistive devices.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts for full-time employees
  • Disability, life, and AD&D insurance for full-time employees
  • Pet insurance for full-time employees
Full Job Description


Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
  • Pet insurance


Pay range: $38-$40 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule/Shift: full-time, M-F, 8AM-5PM

Territory/Location: Moreno Valley, Perris, Hemet, and surrounding cities

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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