Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)

What this role involves

This role is a Physical Therapist Assistant in home health, providing direct therapy under a Physical Therapist's direction. Responsibilities include treating patients, directing exercises, using physical agents, and instructing on assistive devices. Qualifications include an Associate's degree from an accredited PTA program, state licensure, BLS CPR certification, and a valid driver's license.

Skills this posting asks for

• physical therapy
• patient care
• therapeutic exercise
• muscle re-education
• gait training
• functional training
• transfer activities
• prosthetic training
• physical agents
• heat therapy
• cold therapy
• water therapy
• light therapy
• electricity therapy
• ultrasound therapy
• massage
• wheelchair care
• brace care
• crutch care
• cane care
• prosthetic devices
• orthotic devices
• bls
• cpr

Requirements

• Remote policy: hybrid

From the employer’s posting

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and famili…