Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health - South Bay CA
About The Position
Heralds Home Health is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and clinically skilled Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to serve patients in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County, based in Torrance, California. The role provides home health rehabilitation and personalized, one-on-one patient care to help people improve mobility, strength, balance, functional independence, and quality of life. The PTA provides skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, follows established treatment plans, monitors patient progress, educates patients and caregivers, and documents care accurately and promptly. The position is listed as per diem/part-time, with flexible scheduling opportunities. Compensation is $60.00–$75.00 per hour, based on experience and visit type.
Requirements
- Active California Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of rehabilitation techniques.
- Ability to manage field visits efficiently and maintain accurate documentation.
- Strong communication and patient education skills.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the South Bay area.
Nice To Haves
- Home Health experience preferred.
- Experience working with geriatric patients and individuals with mobility limitations preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish or Vietnamese preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Implement established treatment plans to improve patient mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
- Assist patients with gait training, therapeutic exercises, transfer training, and fall prevention.
- Monitor patient progress and promptly communicate changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Educate patients and caregivers on prescribed exercises, mobility techniques, and safety precautions.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes.
- Travel to field visits throughout the South Bay area.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling opportunities.
- Opportunity to provide personalized, one-on-one patient care.
- Meaningful work helping patients improve their quality of life.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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