Hybrid Physical Therapy Assistant – Home Health

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About the role

  • Physical Therapy Assistant providing home healthcare services at Mission Healthcare. Engaging with patients to enhance their rehabilitation through tailored physical therapy plans.

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 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.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
  • Current PTA certification or license as required by state law.
  • Valid BLS CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.

Benefits

  • 401(K)

Job title

Physical Therapy Assistant – Home Health

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$45 - $55 per hour

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

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