Physical Therapist Assistant (NE) | Blythe, CA

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River Valley proudly offers the best home health and hospice services and is an independently operated and locally run agency, serving our many communities since 2015. With a focus on client and community-centered services, our team of compassionate professionals are committed to providing personalized care and life-changing services for all those in need!

Pay rate: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour

Benefits at River Valley:

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Mileage reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee discount

Job Summary

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

Duties & Responsibilities

Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.

Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.

• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization in-service Education Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Maintain patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
• Must comply with all training requirements

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• A PT assistant must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.
• Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and have passed a national examination for PT assistants. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.