Physical Therapist Assistant I, Home Health, Full-time, Days

The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist Assistant I is to provide direct patient care under the direction of a qualified Physical Therapist upon physician referral. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience.

Required Skills

• Ability to perform patient care utilizing correct body mechanics.
• With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs of patient/significant others when administering care.
• Competent to treat a variety of diagnoses for patients who may be infants, children, adults or older adults.
• CPR certification.

Required Experience

Required:

• Physical Therapist Assistant shall be a graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Licensed as a physical therapist assistant in California, or eligible to take the examination for licensure in the State of California, with PTA license applicant document on file.
• The PTA must have at least two years of experience preferably in a home health agency, acute care facility or outpatient clinic.
• Must maintain a current California physical therapist assistant license.
• CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and valid auto insurance.

Preferred:

• Basic computer skills, Windows and Microsoft products necessary.

Minimum Salary

$30.25

Maximum Salary

$49.94