Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare•Lompoc, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Mission Healthcare, a leading home health and hospice company with a presence in seven states, is dedicated to its mission of caring for its people and providing comprehensive services across the healthcare continuum. The company operates under core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service (CARES). Joining Mission Healthcare offers the opportunity to make a daily impact on patients' lives and advance your career within a collaborative, compassionate, and committed culture. The organization is expanding its team and offers competitive benefits designed to support employee well-being.

Requirements

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 Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law.
Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.
Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy according to the directions of Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
Treat patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
Utilize physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
Observe and report to the Physical Therapist and organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.
Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.