Physical Therapy Assistant: Full Time

Compassionate Care Home Health Agency

About The Position

Are you looking for a career where the work you do truly matters — where you can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day? Search no further. Why You’ll Love Working With Us We believe that when we take care of our team, they can provide the best care to our patients — that’s why we invest in your well-being, growth, and success: Your happiness is our happiness — we offer the following benefits for full-time positions: Dynamic, team-oriented work environment Strong, supportive company culture Growth and development opportunities Flexible schedules Medical, dental, and vision insurance Mileage reimbursement at current federal rate Company vehicle when eligible PTO, paid holidays, and sick days 401(k) And more! Compassionate Care currently has five office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, and Bakersfield) and serves nine counties in California (San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings and Kern) — and we continue to grow, creating even more opportunities for our team to grow with us. We are grounded in a culture of respect, compassion, and clinical excellence, recognizing that our employees are the heart of everything we do. Our team stays because they feel supported, valued, and fulfilled by the meaningful impact they make in our patients’ lives every day. We are seeking career-driven professionals who want stability, growth, and advancement based on merit and performance. Our diverse team reflects the communities we serve and shares a strong commitment to delivering exceptional care with heart. Join a team where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every day. We are currently seeking to fill the Physical Therapy Assistant position in Mariposa County and Surrounding Areas. -Compensation: -Hourly and Paid Per Visit (PPV) hybrid model (negotiable: based on experience, skill level, availability, etc). -Salary option available, as well. -Opportunity to accumulate overtime. Job Purpose: A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing care/services to assigned patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT) and in accordance with the patient's plan of care.

Requirements

A person who is licensed, registered, or certified as a PTA, if applicable, by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply and meets one of the following requirements:
» Graduated from a PTA curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association; or, if educated outside the United States or trained in the United States military, graduated from an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to PTA entry-level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or identified at 8 CFR 212.15(e); and
» Passed a national examination for PTAs.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of healthcare experience preferred.
Home health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides therapy services and treatments to patients according to the patient's plan of care.
Prepares clinical and progress notes.
Provides education to patients and family regarding a home exercise program.
Observes, records, and reports the patient's response to treatment, and reports any changes in the patient's condition to the PT.
Provides care/services to patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum performance by using appropriate treatments, procedures, and modalities according to the plan of care.
Physical therapy services may include:
Therapeutic exercises and muscle strengthening.
Gait training including patient instruction on use of assistive devices.
Range of motion.
Transfer training using appropriate equipment and body mechanics.
Muscle re-education.
Prosthetic training and stump conditioning.
Demonstrates competency in providing care/services and provides care/services in accordance with the plan of care.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care/services provided.
Reports any changes in the patient's condition or plan of care to the PT.
Communicates with other team members, as appropriate, regarding the patient's plan of care, and updates team members when there are changes.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, case conferences, educational in-services, and committee meetings, as appropriate.
Reports incidents and grievances/complaints (patients and/or personnel) to the Clinical Manager.
Provides education and information to the patient and/or family members as appropriate to their plan of care.
Reports the patient's progress and effectiveness in meeting goals to the PT.
Participates in the patient's discharge planning.
Participates in the agency's Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, as appropriate.
Adheres to the agency's policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality of all aspects of job performance.
Practices proper infection control and utilizes PPE as indicated.
Only performs treatments or special procedures as authorized by the agency and deemed competent to perform by the PT.
Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in performance of job functions.
Performs other related functions as directed.