PTA Home Health - Physical Therapy Assistant

Please note that only licensed Physical Therapist Assistants will be considered for this position.

Our team’s goal is to center around dedicated care, respect, dependability, professionalism, and the willingness to help others. Our company's mission is to help individuals improve function and live with greater independence, promote the client's optimal level of well-being, and honor patient autonomy while accommodating the individual characteristics of each patient.

We are proudly, privately owned by the same owners since 2013, when we began in the home care industry. As a team, we have made many exciting improvements to the workflow, our company culture, and added benefits for our employees. We have been in an exciting state of growth and we are looking to meet more clinical team members that share our goals with patient care!

Service Area: Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Sanger, Selma, Kerman, Reedley, Fowler, Del Rey, Tulare, Dinuba, Lemoore, Riverdale, Hanford, Visalia, and more! Our main office is located in Fresno but we fully support employees that do not live in Fresno.

Full-time candidates are preferred!

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's 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 Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization Inservice Education Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• 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.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Benefits

• Health insurance - 4 HMO Plans & 4 PPO Plans
• 30-day (to the next month) waiting period for benefits enrollments
• 401(k) 401(k) matching (upon meeting 401K eligibility criteria)
• Affordable Dental insurance Vision insurance
• Employer pays 50% of Medical, Dental and Vision premium for employee only
• Disability insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Life insurance (Whole & Term Employer-Sponsored Plan)
• Paid time off accruals (Full-Time employees accrue)
• Accident insurance
• Critical Illness insurance

Still not convinced? Here’s some more info about Valley Regional Home Health:

• Competitive Benefits: Nine medical plans to choose from, dental coverage, vision coverage, and other optional plans such as Critical Illness coverage, Short-term Disability coverage, Accident insurance, Life Insurance, and a competitive 401K plan.
• Excellent Support Staff: Our home office is dedicated to clinical support and answering questions. We are available by phone, email or even CHAT to assist our employees with anything they may need.
• Positive Company Culture: We love hosting BBQs, Potlucks and recognizing our employees whether it’s for a job well done or an ‘Employee of the Month’! We acknowledge our team as humans, not robots, and we know how stressful it can be to work in the healthcare industry.
• One of the largest Central California Home Health agencies: We have been around since 2013 and we are still growing!
• Employee Wellbeing surveys: Quarterly anonymous employee surveys analyze what factors are working well and what are not: Relationships at work, Personal Motivators, Happiness, and Company Motivators are all a part of this survey. We also like to take action by responding to these surveys and acknowledging what can be improved in the future.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• With this position being a home health position, are you able to drive within the area that would be designated as your "service area"? i.e., typically around the zipcode you live in with some surrounding zip codes as well. Travel between cities is required on occasion and driving is generally considered an important characteristic of a home health position. Please note VRHH's service areas are listed in the job description, and the main VRHH office is in Fresno, CA.

Experience:

• Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50 - $55