Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant Position in Oakhurst and Surrounding AreasAre you looking for a career where the work you do truly matters — where you can make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day? Search no further. We believe that when we take care of our team, they can provide the best care to our patients — that's why we invest in your well-being, growth, and success: Your happiness is our happiness — we offer the following benefits for full-time positions:Dynamic, team-oriented work environmentStrong, supportive company cultureGrowth and development opportunitiesFlexible schedulesMedical, dental, and vision insuranceMileage reimbursement at current federal rateCompany vehicle when eligiblePTO, paid holidays, and sick days401(k)And more!Compassionate Care currently has six office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, San Luis Obispo, and Bakersfield) and serves ten counties in California (Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Kern, and San Luis Obispo). We are grounded in a culture of respect, compassion, and clinical excellence, recognizing that our employees are the heart of everything we do. Our team stays because they feel supported, valued, and fulfilled by the meaningful impact they make in our patients' lives every day. We are seeking career-driven professionals who want stability, growth, and advancement based on merit and performance. Our diverse team reflects the communities we serve and shares a strong commitment to delivering exceptional care with heart. Join a team where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every day.Compensation: Hourly and paid per visit (PPV) hybrid model (negotiable: based on experience, skill level, availability, etc). Opportunity to accumulate overtime.Job Purpose: A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing care/services to assigned patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT) and in accordance with the patient's plan of care.Qualifications: 1. A person who is licensed, registered, or certified as a PTA, if applicable, by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply and meets one of the following requirements: Graduated from a PTA curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association; or, if educated outside the United States or trained in the United States military, graduated from an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to PTA entry-level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or identified at 8 CFR 212.15(e); and Passed a national examination for PTAs.Training: 1. At least one year of healthcare experience preferred. 2. Home health care experience preferred.Responsibilities: Provides therapy services and treatments to patients according to the patient's plan of care. Prepares clinical and progress notes. Provides education to patients and family regarding a home exercise program. Observes, records, and reports the patient's response to treatment, and reports any changes in the patient's condition to the PT. Provides care/services to patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum performance by using appropriate treatments, procedures, and modalities according to the plan of care. Physical therapy services may include: Therapeutic exercises and muscle strengthening. Gait training including patient instruction on use of assistive devices. Range of motion. Transfer training using appropriate equipment and body mechanics. Muscle re-education. Prosthetic training and stump conditioning. Demonstrates competency in providing care/services and provides care/services in accordance with the plan of care. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care/services provided. Reports any changes in the patient's condition or plan of care to the PT. Communicates with other team members, as appropriate, regarding the patient's plan of care, and updates team members when there are changes. Attends and participates in staff meetings, case conferences, educational in-services, and committee meetings, as appropriate. Reports incidents and grievances/complaints (patients and/or personnel) to the Clinical Manager. Provides education and information to the patient and/or family members as appropriate to their plan of care. Reports the patient's progress and effectiveness in meeting goals to the PT. Participates in the patient's discharge planning. Participates in the agency's Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, as appropriate. Adheres to the agency's policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of all aspects of job performance. Practices proper infection control and utilizes PPE as indicated. Only performs treatments or special procedures as authorized by the agency and deemed competent to perform by the PT. Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in performance of job functions. Performs other related functions as directed.Physical Demands: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions in this job description. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit, as well as talk and hear. The employee is required to use hands to operate vehicles and office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Compensation: $55.00 per hour