Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects • Buellton, CA

53d • Remote

About The Position

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver premier excellence of care and is enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages in a Home Health setting. The PTA is responsible for assessing and evaluating patient care needs to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Based on this assessment, the PTA executes interventions aimed at improving patient well-being and monitors progress effectively.

Requirements

• Remarkable knowledge of physical therapy principles, theories, methods in their application in a rehabilitation environment.
• Great skills in providing a variety of treatments.
• Profound ability to communicate effectively both written and oral.
• Exceptional ability to understand the role of therapy in the context of the patients age, needs and environment.
• Exceptional ability to prepare and maintain records with accuracy and discretion.
• Proven sound clinical reasoning in treating and planning, implementation and monitoring patient progress.
• Physical Therapist license and registration by the state.
• Completion of a Physical Therapist curriculum approved by The American Physical Therapy Association, The Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, or The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.

Nice To Haves

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages
• Bilingual a plus!

Responsibilities

• Assessment and evaluation of patient care needs to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
• Execution of interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being based on assessment and evaluation.
• Monitoring the patient's progress effectively.
• Recognizing when patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet appropriate patient needs and reporting to the therapist.

Benefits

• Flexibility: make your own schedule and work in the area of your preference
• Independence: be your own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses
• Administrative Support: assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, & quality assurance
• Purpose: join a group that shares your passion for helping people

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree