Part Time Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)

Part Time Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical missionto take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare's core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient's lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!

Benefits offered to Per Diem / Part Time Team Members :

• 401(K)
• Pay range (depending on experience) : $37.00 - $42.00 per hour + mileage reimbursement

Schedule / Shift : Part-time, 15-25 hours per week, we are flexible!

Territory / Location : North County San Diego

Responsibilities :

Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.

Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.

Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.

Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.

Observes and reports to the physical therapist and organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.

Instructs 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 PTA certification or license as required by state law.

Valid BLS CPR certification.

Valid driver's license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.