Physical Therapist Assistant

$3,000 Sign-on-Bonus.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 promptly.
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.

Home Health company based in California. At Elevate Home Health, we provide the highest level of Home Health Services with exceptional patient outcomes.

Pay: $36 - $45 / hour

Pay:

Signing bonus

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Referral program

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Schedule:

Day shift

Education: Associate's degree

Work location: On-site