Physical Therapy Assistant PTA for Home Health

FeldCare Connects • Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapy Assistant to provide home healthcare to patients of all ages in the Malibu area as an independent contractor. The position addresses patients’ mobility, pain reduction, functional restoration, and disability prevention needs. Following the assessment and evaluation performed by a Physical Therapist, the assistant carries out the treatment plan, provides interventions to improve patient wellbeing, and evaluates patient progress.

The assistant provides services in accordance with applicable state laws, the plan of care, and coordination with other healthcare team members. The role also includes helping patients use therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning and safety; observing, recording, and reporting treatment responses and changes in condition; and instructing patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members in ways they can assist with therapy.

FeldCare Connects describes its network as providing administrative support for assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, and quality assurance. Contractors can set their own schedules and choose their preferred work area.

Requirements

• Physical Therapy Assistant license and registration by the state.
• Completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, or the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.
• Ability and enthusiasm to work with patients of all ages.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide services within the scope of state laws governing Physical Therapy Assistants, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination with the healthcare team.
• Help patients use therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning and safety.
• Observe, record, and report patients’ responses to treatment and changes in their conditions.
• Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members in therapy activities they can use to assist patients.
• Carry out interventions specified in the treatment plan and evaluate patient progress.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling: make your own schedule and work in the area of your preference.
• Independence to be your own boss.
• Above-average compensation.
• Ability to write off expenses.
• Administrative support for assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, and quality assurance.
• Join a group that shares your passion for helping people.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed