Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Home Health

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Home Health

Pay Range: $40 - $50 per hour

Job Type: Full Time

Territory: South Inland San Diego County

At Seaport Scripps Home Health, a Scripps Health joint venture, we believe a career in healthcare is one of the noblest professions. Our exceptional clinical operations team makes home health care possible and helps us fulfill our mission to provide life-changing service to patients and families across San Diego County.

We are currently hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for our Home Health team serving the South County. If you are passionate about patient care, enjoy working independently, and want to make a difference in your community, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Seaport Scripps Home Health?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Full-time position
• Coverage area: Santee to Imperial Beach/San Ysidro
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Critical illness benefit

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:

• Provide in-home physical therapy under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician's Plan of Care (POC).
• Assist patients with mobility, strength, pain management, and range of motion exercises.
• Implement therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
• Utilize physical agents such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
• Educate patients on the use of assistive devices (wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, prosthetics).
• Monitor and report patient progress and changes in condition.

Qualifications

• Active California PTA license
• Minimum 2 years of patient care experience (Home Health experience preferred)
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle
• Strong communication and organizational skills

About Seaport Scripps Home Health

We are part of the Pennant Group, a nationwide network with 300+ locations. At Seaport Scripps, we combine the stability of a proven healthcare leader with the flexibility to operate locally, creating a culture of high performance and exceptional care. We are proud to offer the only all-in-one approach to post-hospital healthcare services in San Diego.

Our Core Values guide everything we do: CAPLICO

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

Equal Opportunity Employer We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.