Physical Therapist Assistant

Best Home Health Providers • Salinas, CA

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About The Position

Best Home Health Providers Inc. has grown from treating 10 patients to serving thousands across the Bay Area and beyond in six years. The company provides expert guidance to help patients transition home from medical facilities and recover. The Physical Therapist Assistant works alongside a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients recover, regain mobility, and return to activities they enjoy, providing care in patients’ homes. This is a per diem role paying $95 per visit.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Active PTA license from the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Current CPR certification with AHA.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable insured vehicle, and willingness to travel to patient homes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on physical therapy under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, following each patient’s care plan.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, and use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetics.
• Apply physical modalities, including heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and massage, to relieve pain and restore function.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the Physical Therapist and care team.
• Document care accurately and on time.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
• Perform other duties as required for patient services.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Ability to convert to full-time based on performance, if interested.
• Paid sick days.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Skills training and development.
• Company social events.
• Mileage reimbursement for patient-to-patient visits.
• Referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree