Physical Therapy 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 mission-to 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!

Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health

This is a full time position, working Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm PST

Compensation Band: $38.00 to $41.00 per hour

The physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivers physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist and in alignment with the physician's plan of care.
• Assists patients in relieving pain, restoring function, and maximizing physical performance through active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, gait training, transfers, and use of prosthetics.
• Applies physical therapy modalities such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage as appropriate.
• Instructs patients in the safe use of mobility aids and assistive devices, including wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetics/orthotics.
• Monitors patient responses to therapy, reporting progress or changes in condition to the physical therapist and relevant team members.
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation, including treatment notes and conference records.
• Participates in team meetings and in-service education to support coordinated care and professional development.

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an associate degree in science or applied science which is approved by American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Possesses and maintains current BLS CPR certification.
• HomeCare HomeBase (EMR) experience preferred.

$36 - $41 an hour

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