Physical Therapist Assistant (Per Diem)

Job Description

Job Description

Bayhealth, Inc. is seeking a per diem Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to serve our patients. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will provide essential home health services under the guidance of a Physical Therapist. Your role is key in helping patients relieve pain, restore function, and achieve optimal health outcomes within the home setting.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out physical therapy treatments as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist, aligned with patient goals and physician orders.

• Provide hands-on care, including therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, and muscle reeducation.

• Utilize physical agents (heat, cold, ultrasound, etc.) to support treatment goals.

• Observe, report, and document the patient's response to treatment, coordinating closely with the supervising Physical Therapist, Clinical Team Manager, and other team members.

• Instruct patients and their families in home exercise programs and the use of assistive devices.

• Maintain timely and accurate clinical records, contributing to patient progress notes, care documentation, and interdisciplinary conferences.

• Adhere to agency standards for using telecommunication and point-of-care technology.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and in-service education programs to continually enhance home health care standards.

• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and support agency protocol development as needed.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association.

• Current California Physical Therapy Assistant license.

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant, with a preference for experience in gerontology and home care.

• Valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance.

• Current CPR certification.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use electronic documentation and telecommunication devices effectively.

Benefits:

• 401k matching

• Excellent and professional support from our clinical management team