Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health
Pennant Group•San Diego, CA
•$40 - $50•Remote
About The Position
At Seaport Scripps Home Health, a Scripps Health joint venture, we believe a career in healthcare is one of the noblest professions. Our exceptional clinical operations team makes home health care possible and helps us fulfill our mission to provide life-changing service to patients and families across San Diego County. We are currently hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for our Home Health team serving the South County. If you are passionate about patient care, enjoy working independently, and want to make a difference in your community, we want to hear from you!
Requirements
- Active California PTA license
- Minimum 2 years of patient care experience
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Home Health experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide in-home physical therapy under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s Plan of Care (POC).
- Assist patients with mobility, strength, pain management, and range of motion exercises.
- Implement therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
- Utilize physical agents such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
- Educate patients on the use of assistive devices (wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, prosthetics).
- Monitor and report patient progress and changes in condition.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Critical illness benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
