What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at CAREONE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Sonora - Sonora, CA
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $45.00 - $55.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Field Position
Job Shift: Day
Description
CareOne Home Health is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant for our growing Home Health business serving Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties. Mileage is reimbursed and driving time is paid.
We are a highly-rated, locally-owned and operated agency with compassionate health professionals serving the communities we live in. Expand your physical therapy skill set as you treat patients with a variety of diagnoses, including orthopedic, respiratory, cardiac and more. Provide focused, one-on-one care in the patient’s home environment as you tailor their plan of care to their specific needs and goals.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- One to One Patient Care
- Flexible Schedule
- Medical benefits
- 401k matching
- Continued education
- Supportive and friendly work environment
Skills/Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
- Current certification or license as required by state law.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
- Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the plan of care.
- Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
- Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
- Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
- Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
- Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
- Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
- Participates in interdisciplinary group and Organization Inservice Education Program.
- Participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Salary : $45 - $55
