Job Description

CareOne Home Health is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant for our growing Home Health business serving Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties. Mileage is reimbursed and driving time is paid.
We are a highly-rated, locally-owned and operated agency with compassionate health professionals serving the communities we live in. Expand your physical therapy skill set as you treat patients with a variety of diagnoses, including orthopedic, respiratory, cardiac and more. Provide focused, one-on-one care in the patients home environment as you tailor their plan of care to their specific needs and goals.

Benefits

Competitive pay
One to One Patient Care
Flexible Schedule
Medical benefits
401k matching
Continued education
Supportive and friendly work environment

Skills/Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associates degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
Current certification or license as required by state law.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the 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 patients reaction to treatment and any changes in patients 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 patients clinical record in prescribed time frames.
Participates in interdisciplinary group and Organization Inservice Education Program.
Participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Tags

Flexible hours,

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