Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA ($2.5k Sign-On!)

About the role

Mission Healthcare is a leading provider of home health and hospice services in the western United States. Our mission is to provide compassionate care across the healthcare continuum. We are dedicated to our people and offer competitive benefits and a supportive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy according to the directions of the 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 such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
• Observe and report to the Physical Therapist and organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
• Instruct 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 Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law.
• Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and proficiency in using medical equipment.

Benefits

Competitive benefit packages including:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Additional benefits for employees regularly scheduled 30+ hours per week: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, Disability, life, and AD&D insurance, Pet insurance

Pay

$40-45/hr. + 5K sign-on bonus!

Schedule/Shift

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM (flexible scheduling available).

Territory/Location

Ventura County, California.

Preferred

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Contact Information

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