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New Life Home Health Services
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$72,085 / year median in California
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA New Life Home Health Services - 5.0 Anaheim, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time | Contract Up to $70 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Physical therapy treatment implementation Physical Therapy Patient interaction Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Associate's degree Full Job Description We are looking for an educated and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. You will work closely and under the direction of the physical therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities. Responsibilities Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises Identify patient's needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient's progress, safety and comfort Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information Measure performance and report on patient's medical record Participate in patient status judgments Adhere to ethical and legal standards Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge Skills Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities Ability to communicate and instruct effectively Health care administration and documentation skills Licensed to practice in CA Associate degree in PTA Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA, Orange County, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Home Health PTA, Physical Therapy, Orange.