Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Home Health - Santa Cruz

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 on 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

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, 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 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 paid gas card for eligible full-time employees

ABOUT US :

Our unique focus is on patient-centered care and evidenced-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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Home Health company based in California. At Elevate Home Health, we provide the highest level of Home Health Services with exceptional patient outcomes.