Physical Therapist Assistant
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc’s mission is to provide professional and paraprofessional services to clients in their homes assigning them to achieve the highest level of potential in their day-to-day self-care activities. We are committed to providing high quality, multidisciplinary care by professionals who recognize the need for comprehensive assessment of needs from both the client and professional’s point of view.
As a Physical Therapist Assistant with Caringhand Home Health Solutions, you will work alongside a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients recover, regain mobility, and return to the activities they love — all from the comfort of their homes.
This is a field-based, per diem position that requires travel to patients’ homes. Although listed as “remote,” this is not a work-from-home or telehealth role. Compensation is $90-$95 per visit.
Responsibilities
- Deliver hands-on physical therapy under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, following each patient's care plan.
- Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, and the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetics.
- Apply physical modalities including heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and massage to relieve pain and restore function.
- Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the Physical Therapist and care team.
- Document care accurately and on time, and participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
- Perform other duties as required for patient services
Requirements
- Associate's degree from an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- Active PTA license from the Physical Therapy Board of California.
- Current CPR certification with AHA.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Valid driver's license, reliable insured vehicle, and willingness to travel to patient homes.
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule
- Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Skills Training & Development
- Company Social Events
- Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits
- Referral Bonus
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- Are you eligible to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship?
- Do you have at least an associate's degree from an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program?
- Do you have an active PTA license from the Physical Therapy Board of California?
- Do you have prior home health care experience?
- Do you have a valid and current driver's license with auto insurance?
- Do you have reliable transportation and are able to travel to patients’ homes?
- Do you current have a CPR certification with AHA?
- Please mark all vaccines that you've had so far.
- Please mark all EMR systems you have experience with.
- On a scale of 1 through 10 (1=beginner & 10=expert), how would you rate your technical skills with Instant Messaging systems, SaaS systems, and other software systems?
- I acknowledge that my answers above are truthful and any misinformation would lead to my disqualification as a candidate.