Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Home Health

About the role

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to serve the Ramona area. The ideal candidate will deliver premier excellence of care and be enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs to promote movement, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
• Determine a treatment plan based on assessment and evaluation.
• Execute interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being.
• Monitor the patient's progress effectively.

Requirements

• Remarkable knowledge of physical therapy principles, theories, and methods in a rehabilitation environment.
• Great skills in providing a variety of treatments.
• Profound ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
• Exceptional ability to understand the role of therapy in the context of the patient's age, needs, and environment.
• Exceptional ability to prepare and maintain accurate and discreet records.
• Proven sound clinical reasoning in treating and planning, implementing, and monitoring patient progress.
• Able to recognize when patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet appropriate patient needs and report to the therapist.

Qualifications

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages.
• Physical Therapist license and registration by the state.
• Completion of a Physical Therapist curriculum approved by The American Physical Therapy Association, The Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, or The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.
• Bilingual a plus!

Skills

• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, theories, and methods.
• Ability to provide a variety of treatments.
• Effective communication skills.
• Understanding of therapy in various contexts.
• Accuracy and discretion in record keeping.
• Sound clinical reasoning.
• Recognition of treatment modifications.

Pay

• Compensation is above average.
• Flexible scheduling is available.
• Expenses can be written off.

Schedule

• Makes your own schedule.
• Works in the area of your preference.

Benefits

• Administrative support for care coordination, quality assurance, and other tasks.