Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health - Stockton - Focus Health
Stockton, CA 95207
About the Job
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
POSITION SUMMARY:
You will perform a variety of duties designed to improve strength and mobility as directed by a Physical Therapist (PT). You will help patients become independent by using therapeutic procedures to administer manual exercises, instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients with non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Report significant changes in the patient’s condition (physical or emotional), safety concerns, unusual occurrences, and adverse effects of medical devices to the physical therapist or nurse manager promptly
- Utilize physical agents, including but not limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage as directed in the plan of care
- Observe, record, and report to the Physical Therapist, Clinical Manager, and Health Care Provider, the patient’s treatment and respond on a timely basis
- Direct and aid patient/CG in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training
- Provide and document services in accordance with applicable State, Federal, Medicare, Medical regulations and standards and third-party payer guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in this state
- At least one year of work experience under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist
- Must have a vehicle, a valid current driver’s license, and automobile insurance
- Ability to make home visits and provide physical therapy evaluations and treatments in the home environment, complete documentation effectively and submit in a timely manner.
- Home Health and Home Care Home Base documentation experience preferred
BENEFITS (available to full-time employees):
- Excellent pay, including 23 days of PTO per year
- Health, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Continuing education & tuition assistance
- Generous referral bonus program
- Flexible scheduling
- Company Vehicle Program with a paid gas card for eligible full-time employees
ABOUT US:
Our unique focus is on patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine. This empowers our patients to achieve their optimal level of independence. We are a home health service provider enhancing the continuity of care for the patients we serve. Our mission is to help them achieve that goal.
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market-competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.
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