Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

Marshall Medical Center • Placerville, CA

1d • $33 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of the Licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant provides effective treatment and clinical activities of physical therapy areas so that effective and optimum quality of patient care is delivered.

Requirements

• Graduation from a Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure by the Board of Medical Examiners, State of California.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Must meet all DMV requirements and have adequate transportation.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of physical therapy principles and treatment methods.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and proper body mechanics.
• Current CA Driver’s License.
• A clean DMV printout.
• Auto Insurance coverage with a minimum of $50,000 per person/$100,000 per occurrence (or a combined single limit of $100,000) and property damage coverage in an amount not less than $50,000 per occurrence.

Nice To Haves

• One year of professional experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective treatment and clinical activities of physical therapy areas.
• Deliver optimum quality of patient care.
• Follow directions accurately.
• Establish effective relationships with patients and fellow employees.
• Assume responsibility for updating skills as required by hospital policy.
• Walk and stand for long periods, position and transfer dependent patients in and out of bed without assistance, stoop and mechanically operate wheelchair accessories repetitively throughout the day.
• Drive in inclement weather.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree