We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will assist Physical Therapists in providing high-quality patient care, helping patients improve mobility, regain strength, manage pain, and enhance their overall quality of life. This role involves implementing individualized treatment plans and providing therapeutic services to patients in a home health setting.
Duties
Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans based on patient evaluations and established goals.
Provide therapeutic exercises and interventions to improve patients' strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and functional independence.
Perform assigned physical therapy treatments and techniques in accordance with the supervising Physical Therapist's plan of care.
Educate patients and their families on prescribed exercises, safe mobility techniques, and strategies to support recovery at home.
Monitor patient responses to treatment and report progress, concerns, and changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Collaborate with Physical Therapists and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
Assist patients with functional mobility, transfers, gait training, and the use of appropriate assistive devices.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient visits, interventions, and progress using appropriate medical terminology.
Follow established infection control procedures, safety protocols, and professional standards of practice.
Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while promoting independence and improving patients' quality of life.
Qualifications
Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Valid state license or required authorization to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
CPR certification required.
Previous experience in home health, acute care, outpatient clinics, or other healthcare settings is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of therapeutic exercises, mobility training, patient safety, and rehabilitation principles.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and families.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a supervising Physical Therapist and the healthcare team.
Reliable, compassionate, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients by helping them regain mobility, improve their independence, and achieve their rehabilitation goals.
Job Types
PRN
Contract
Per diem
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Flexible patient assignments
License/Certification
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License or required state authorization (Required)
CPR Certification (Required)
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Diego, CA
Job Type
Part-time
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Home Careunmatched
Infection Controlunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Medical Terminologyunmatched
Outpatient Careunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Physical Therapyunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Progress Reportsunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Quality of Lifeunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Set Goalsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
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