Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Home Health, Full Time, Days

Company: PIH Health
Location: Whittier
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Southern California's largest and fastest growing Home Health organizations. - Servicing more than 75 cities in 237 zip codes across the Greater Los Angeles Area, PIH Health Home Health sees more than 6,000 patients a year. - We offer Home Health clinicians the ability to work in a wide range of geographic areas within Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Bernardino County. - Enjoy collaborating with an interdisciplinary team while creating a positive impact on the lives of our patients and community. - - From our extensive facilities in Whittier, California and Downey, California, PIH Health serves more than two million residents in Los Angeles and Orange Counties and throughout the San Gabriel Valley. - The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist Assistant I is to provide direct patient care under the direction of a qualified Physical Therapist upon physician referral.
Required Skills

• Ability to perform patient care utilizing correct body mechanics.
• With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs of patient/significant others when administering care.
• Competent to treat a variety of diagnoses for patients who may be young adults, older adults and geriatrics.
  Required ExperienceRequired:
  • Physical Therapist Assistant shall be a graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in California, or eligible to take the examination for licensure in the State of California, with PTA license applicant document on file.
  • Must have at least two (2) years of experience preferably in a home health agency, acute care facility or outpatient clinic. -
  • Must maintain a current California Physical Therapist Assistant license.
  • Valid BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Current driver's license and valid auto insurance. - Preferred:
    • Basic computer skills, Windows and Microsoft products necessary. - Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider - one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort - you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. - We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. - - EOE M/F/D/V
      Address
      12401 Washington Blvd.
      Salary
      28.81-47.53
      Shift
      Days
      FLSA Status
      Non-Exempt
      Zip Code
      90602

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