Spanish Speaking PTA Physical Therapy Assistant for Home Health

FeldCare Connects • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated, Spanish-speaking Physical Therapy Assistant to provide home health care to patients of all ages in the Los Angeles area. This is an independent contractor position within an app-based network that connects partner agencies with therapists.

The Physical Therapy Assistant addresses patients’ needs related to movement, pain reduction, restoring function, and preventing disability. Following the treatment plan based on the Physical Therapist’s assessment and evaluation, the assistant performs interventions to improve patient well-being and evaluates progress. Services are provided in accordance with applicable state laws and in coordination with the health care team.

FeldCare Connects describes its mission as providing quality professional therapy services and patient outcomes, with a focus on helping patients through ethical, coordinated care. Network clinicians receive administrative support and resources intended to support successful work and work-life balance.

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, following the plan of care and coordinating with other members of the health care 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 health care team members in therapy activities they can participate in to assist the patient.
• Perform interventions aimed at improving and enhancing patient well-being and evaluate patient progress.

Benefits

• Flexibility to make your own schedule and work in your preferred area.
• Independence to be your own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses.
• Administrative support for assignments, communication, scheduling, care coordination, and quality assurance.
• Resources intended to support success and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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