Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health, Full Time

Benefits $10,000 Sign-On Incentive for eligible rehires and external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment. Locations Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. Job Summary Provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, including the use of modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques. Instructs and guides patients through functional activities such as bed mobility, transfers, gait, and balance activities. Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills. Job Requirements Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Two years' technical experience: Preferred Experience in therapy in an acute care environment, acute therapy unit and/or outpatient setting: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in all applicable states of practice: Required CPR or BLS (HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required Essential Functions Performs physical therapy treatments, including modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques. Instructs and guides patients through functional activities such as bed mobility, transfers, gait, and balance activities. Observes and follows treatment precautions as identified by physical therapists, nurses or physicians. Observes for changes in patient responses and reports changes to nurses and physical therapists in charge. Provides daily and timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services provided in the acute care setting. Documents employee and outpatient treatments, as necessary. Provides education and training to patients and caregivers, incorporating learning style preferences and assessing training responses. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. All associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. #J-18808-Ljbffr Adventist Health