Physical Therapy Assistant For Home Health Visits

Obran Cooperative • Pleasanton, CA

90d • $65 - $70

About The Position

Apollo is recruiting for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Home Healthcare Team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing quality home health visits to our patients in the comfort of their home. You will be joining a team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest level of care. The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. to our members.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Ability to be able to travel to different patients' homes.
• Discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a home health setting is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including, but not limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and Apollo personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in Apollo Home Care Team Members meetings and Apollo Inservice Education Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Short- and long-term disability
• Personal enrichment resources offered to all Obran Cooperative members
• Financial budgeted resources offered to all Obran Cooperative members
• An ever growing set of member benefits offered to all Obran Cooperative members
• Optional participation in the Obran Cooperative board and committees to help define future Obran Cooperative member benefits for all Obran Cooperative members
• Participation in profit sharing

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree