Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Mobile/Home-Based Care

West Coast Wound · Tucson, AZ

The role

This is a mobile, home-based Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position serving the Tucson, AZ region. The role involves traveling to patients' homes to implement physical therapy plans of care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The position is a full-time 1099 independent contractor role with a 4/10 schedule.

Location
Tucson, AZ
Level
Mid
Education
Associates

What we know that the posting doesn’t say

  • Seen 2 days agostill listed on the employer’s careers page
  • Posted 12 days agothe first time we saw it

About West Coast Wound

West Coast Wound is a healthcare company providing wound care and physical therapy services to patients in their homes.

What you would do

  • Travel to patients' homes to provide physical therapy treatment
  • Review established plans of care and treatment goals
  • Provide skilled interventions like therapeutic exercises and gait training
  • Train patients on assistive devices like walkers and canes
  • Implement and reinforce home exercise programs
  • Educate patients and caregivers on mobility and safety strategies

Must have

  • Current and valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics
  • Ability to implement a Physical Therapist's established plan of care
  • Knowledge of therapeutic exercise, gait training, and balance training
  • Strong observation and patient monitoring skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage a mobile caseload
  • Punctual, dependable, organized, and professional
  • Comfortable providing care in patients' homes
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area

Nice to have

  • CPR/BLS certification
  • Previous home health, mobile therapy, or community-based experience

What you get

  • Guaranteed base pay of $840 per week
  • Autonomy and flexibility in scheduling
  • Meaningful patient relationships
  • Community-based care

Experience and education

  • Associates degree or equivalent experience

Key skills

  • physical therapy
  • therapeutic exercise
  • gait training
  • balance training
  • neuromuscular re-education
  • functional mobility
  • strengthening
  • transfer training
  • fall prevention
  • manual therapy
  • patient education
  • documentation
  • home health
  • assistive devices
  • body mechanics

Overview We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and dependable Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide high-quality physical therapy services to patients in their homes throughout the Tucson, AZ region. The Physical Therapist Assistant will work under the direction and supervision of a lice…

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