Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Van Nuys

CVHCare•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

CVHCare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide home health services in the Van Nuys-area service regions. Under the direction of a Physical Therapist and according to the physician’s plan of care, the PTA provides physical therapy services and care to patients. Services include exercise instruction, therapeutic methods such as electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, and ultrasound, massage, and gait and balance training. The PTA records patients’ responses to treatment and reports treatment outcomes to the Physical Therapist. The position is per diem, with a schedule of 12 visits per week. Non-traditional schedules may be available, including Thursday through Monday. The role requires five days of paid training, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the company’s Los Angeles office, as well as one week of orientation and training. Compensation is based on a full-time schedule and is paid per visit.

Requirements

At least one year of clinical experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Current California Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license.
Reliable transportation and auto insurance.
Valid California driver license.
CPR certification.
Must be able to attend one week of orientation and training.
Must be able to train for five days, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Los Angeles office.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services and care to patients under the direction of a Physical Therapist and according to the physician’s plan of care.
Provide exercise instruction and therapeutic methods, including electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, and ultrasound.
Provide massage and gait and balance training.
Record patients’ responses to treatment.
Report treatment outcomes to the Physical Therapist.