- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Work-Life Balance

Job Description

Job Description

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

in Fresno and Madera Counties

Experience a therapy career that caters to your schedule and makes every day an adventure. As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), work-life balance is yours to enjoy and no two days are ever alike. You’ll get to know your patients personally and have a full view of the environment and obstacles they are navigating.

Since 1966, Interim HealthCare® has been a trusted provider of home health therapy and an employer of choice to PTAs nationwide. We are committed to helping patients regain their strength so they can live their best life. If you share our passion, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants enjoy some excellent benefits:

• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide in house therapy under the supervision of a PT to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injury 
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, PT, HHA, OT, MSW and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and goals
• Observe movements, conduct assessments, document progress and modify care plan as needed
• Assist patient with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility
• Assist patients on their plan of care, goals, exercises and self-care
• Coach family on the plan of care, therapy goals and safely assisting with exercises

A few must-haves for Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program and active PTA license in CA
• Minimum of [1] year of physical therapy assistant experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification for Healthcare Providers
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapists (PTAs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of PTAs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, in house therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.