Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Summary
Would you like to be a part of a new, growing home health agency? Altruity Home Health is looking for a driven Physical Therapist Assistant to be a part of our team! We believe in creating a team of caring professionals whose goal is the care and support of our patients.

PLEASE NOTE: PAY LISTED IS PER VISIT

Responsibilities

• Assists PT in the implementation of individual patient physical therapy care plans; performs daily physical therapy assignments to accomplish patient therapy plans and treatment goals.
• Responsible for the daily care of assigned patients per patient POC.
• Guides patients through prescribed exercise programs, including passive, assistive, and resistive exercise routines designed to develop or enhance strength, muscle tone, and range of motion.
• May participate in the development of home exercise programs designed to meet individualized patient needs.
• Assists patients in gait training (i.e., the use of parallel bars, walkers, crutches, canes, braces, etc.) in order to improve ambulatory skills.
• Performs other therapeutic activities such as massage and body mechanics instruction.
• Observes patient condition during treatment and notes any significant change in patient condition.
• Records patient response to treatment and overall progress in patient charts.
• Refers patients to PT for reevaluation as necessary.
• Advises professional team members of patient progress and perceived effectiveness of treatments; may suggest revision of treatment plan to better meet patient needs and capabilities
• Participates in in-service programs

Qualifications

• A current, active license to practice Physical Therapy Assistant in CA.
• Criminal Background check & Current CPR certification.
• Preferred: Home Health experience

Pay: $55.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement

Work Location: On the road