Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Home Health - (Walnut Creek)
Health Link Home Health Agency, United States
Job Description
Health Link Home Health Agency provides responsive in-home health care to individuals and families. We embrace a collaborative communication style to ensure the proper administration of a patient’s Plan of Care. Our goal is to facilitate the best possible environment for our patient’s care. We know that there is no place like home to get well.
We are looking for a Full-Time PTA Physical Therapist Assistant to provide care at our patient's homes. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will provide physical therapy services under the direction of the Physical Therapist. Your (PTA) goal will be to better the health, and quality of life for your patients. All therapy will be done in accordance with each patient's individual plan of care.
Why you should become a Health Link Physical Therapy Assistant:
- Dedicated back office of CA Licensed Clinicians to support you (The PTA) while you're in the field. Whether it's to assist you with a new situation or if you need to call a patient that you're running late, you will never feel alone in the field when you're a part of Health Link.
- Flexible schedule with low production goals so you're not rushing to see patients and can offer quality patient care
- Paid Time Off (up to 15 days) that accrues and is yours to use when you wish and unlike "Unlimited PTO" there is no confusion of how many PTO hours you have and if you don't use them, you can cash them out. We encourage you to use them.
- Bonuses based on quality metrics NOT on how many patients you see.
- Vehicle reimbursement/option for a company vehicle
- Competitive compensation, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K w/ matching, Life Insurance, and more
- Company devices
What You'll Do:
- PTA will provide direct physical therapy according to directions of Physical Therapist and in accordance with the Physician's plan of care
- Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance
- Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training
- Utilize physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage
- Physical Therapist Assistant will observe and report to the Physical Therapist and the Organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition
- Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
- Online Charting in Kinnser immediately after visit on a provided device
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Current (PTA) Physical Therapy Assistant License to practice in California
- Current CA Driver's License (with clean driving record) and Valid Automobile Insurance
- Able to travel within a 15 to 25-mile radius on a regular basis of Concord and Brentwood (Company Vehicle may be provided as available)
- Familiarity with company-provided Apple products
Perks:
- COVID-Ready Protocols (Employees and staff adhere to guidelines to operate and work safely)
- Forward-thinking, transparent, and inclusive company culture
- Collaborative environment within clinical and office staff in Walnut Creek
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive compensation with medical, dental, vision, 401k (with match) and other great benefits for all employees
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Sign on Bonus
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Vision insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Referral program
- Flexible spending account