Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health) $5k Sign-on!

The role

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides direct physical therapy according to the directions of a Physical Therapist and physician plan of care. They treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and instruct them in the use of therapeutic devices.

What you will do

• Provide direct physical therapy according to the directions of Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
• Treat patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilize physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observe and report to the Physical Therapist and organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.
• Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Required qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law.
• Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees regularly scheduled 30+ hours per week)
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts (for employees regularly scheduled 30+ hours per week)
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance (for employees regularly scheduled 30+ hours per week)
• Pet insurance (for employees regularly scheduled 30+ hours per week)

About the company

Mission Healthcare is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States, located in seven states. They provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum.