Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

At Muir Home Health, we believe that home healthcare is more than just a service it's a commitment to enhancing the quality of life of every individual we serve. We serve patients throughout Contra Costa County and parts of Solano and Alameda counties. Nestled in the heart of the vibrant East Bay area of California, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way home health is perceived and delivered.

Muir Home Health is growing and looking for an experienced and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team! As a PTA with Muir Home Health, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Critical illness benefit
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program

Pay Range: $40.00 - $55.00/hr

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem

Job Summary

The PTA provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, 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 the 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.
• Maintain necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participate in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization in-service Education Program.

Job Requirements

• Valid California Physical Therapy Assistant License
• Maintain current CPR certification
• 1+ Years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant, home health experience preferred
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working

Why Muir Home Health?

Muir Home Health is a joint venture between John Muir Health and Cornerstone Group which has about 75 home health and hospice agencies throughout the country. While we are part of a large family, we operate as a local team. We understand we are nothing without great employees! It is through our team's dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the "provider of choice" in the community that we serve. Join a culture of high performers who are on a mission to create the best Home Health agency in the East Bay!

What makes us unique? At Muir Home Health, we foster an environment where clinicians and staff members have an unprecedented level of freedom to create and implement the programs that will best serve their patients and communities. We operate with the Core Values of CAPLICO in mind:

• Celebration
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Customer Second
• Ownership

We'd love to meet with you if you are passionate about giving exceptional patient care and creating the best Home Health agency in the East Bay!

Muir Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.