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Mission Healthcare · 3 weeks ago

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

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

$38/hr - $44/hr

Mission Healthcare is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States, dedicated to providing compassionate care across the healthcare continuum. The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant will work under the direction of a Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care and assist in therapeutic activities aimed at improving patient well-being.

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Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy according to the directions of Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care

Treat patient 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, including, but not be limited to 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 patient's condition

Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices

Qualification

Physical Therapy Assistant degreePhysical Therapy certificationBLS certificationHands-on CPR certificationReliable vehicle

Required

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