Physical Therapist Assistant; PTA Mobile​/Home-Based Care

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 Hemet/Temecula region.

The Physical Therapist Assistant will work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide skilled therapeutic interventions, implement established plans of care, monitor patient response and progress, reinforce home exercise programs, and educate patients and caregivers on strategies to improve mobility, function, safety, and independence.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently within the scope of PTA practice in a home-based environment, has strong communication and interpersonal skills, and is passionate about delivering patient-centered care.

This is a 1099 independent contractor position.

• Travel to patients' homes throughout the assigned service area to provide physical therapy treatment under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Review the patient's established plan of care, treatment goals, precautions, and relevant clinical information prior to providing treatment.
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions in accordance with the Physical Therapist's plan of care, including:
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Therapeutic activities
  • Neuromuscular re-education
  • Gait and mobility training
  • Balance and coordination training
  • Functional strengthening
  • Transfer training
  • Fall prevention and safety training
  • Manual therapy when appropriate and within the PTA's scope of practice
  • Functional mobility and activity training
• Assist patients with improving strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, endurance, gait, mobility, and functional performance.
• Train patients in the safe and appropriate use of assistive devices such as walkers, canes, and other mobility equipment as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Implement and reinforce individualized home exercise programs established by the Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding prescribed exercises, mobility strategies, safety precautions, fall prevention, positioning, transfers, and strategies to promote independence.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and recognize changes in pain, functional status, mobility, tolerance, or overall condition.
• Communicate significant changes in patient condition, response to treatment, progress, concerns, or barriers to the supervising Physical Therapist in a timely manner.
• Provide feedback to the Physical Therapist regarding patient progress and response to the established plan of care.
• Assist the Physical Therapist with reassessments and other clinical follow-up activities as appropriate and permitted within the PTA's scope of practice.
• Modify treatment activities within the established plan of care as appropriate and within the PTA's scope of practice, while communicating clinically significant changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Reinforce proper body mechanics, transfer techniques, positioning, and safety strategies with patients and caregivers.
• Adapt treatment approaches to the patient's home environment, available space, equipment, functional abilities, and individual needs while following the established plan of care.
• Coordinate care and communicate professionally with Physical Therapists, physicians, nurses, caregivers, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Communicate promptly regarding patient concerns, cancellations, scheduling changes, or other issues that may affect care.
• Complete accurate, timely, and thorough documentation for daily treatment visits and other required clinical documentation.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, professional standards, payer requirements, PTA supervision requirements, and company policies.
• Recognize changes in patient condition that may require notification of the supervising Physical Therapist, referring provider, or other healthcare professional.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and professional care to patients and their families in the home setting.

• Current and valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, and rehabilitation principles.
• Strong understanding of…