Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health
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Buena Vista Home Health, Palliative Care & Hospice
Los Angeles, CA, US
Summary
The Physical Therapist Assistant will deliver hands-on physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore optimal physical function. Key duties include guiding patients through therapeutic exercises, administering modalities, observing patient progress, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Job Description
Buena Vista Home Health provides positive, life-changing services that have touched the lives of thousands of individuals in the Ventura & Los Angeles Counties.
At BV, our culture is nurtured by our core values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk, Customer Second, and Ownership. Your growth is important to us. We set individual and team goals to ensure that we continue to grow together and serve our patients & their families at the highest standard.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Buena Vista Home Health is a subsidiary of the Pennant Group network with 300+ locations throughout the country. We offer the best of both worlds – The backing and stability of a proven healthcare “giant”, with the permission to operate as locally as if it were our own business.
What makes us unique besides our culture of high performers and exceptional care? At Seaport Hospice, we foster an environment where clinicians and staff members have an unprecedented level of freedom to create and implement the programs that will best serve their patients and communities. We offer the only all-in-one approach to post-hospital healthcare services in Ventura County and the San Fernando Valley.
We operate with the Core Values as our guide:
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Celebration
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Accountability
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Passion for Learning
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Love One Another
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Intelligent Risk Taking
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Customer Second
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Ownership
Join a dynamic company that believes in a team approach and focuses on doing what is best for our patients. As a Registered Nurse with Buena Vista, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits.
JOB SUMMARY
We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient care under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist and in alignment with each patient’s physician-approved plan of care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Deliver hands-on physical therapy treatments as directed by the Physical Therapist and physician care plan.
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Help patients reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore optimal physical function.
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Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, muscle re-education, and use of prosthetics.
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Administer physical therapy modalities such as heat/cold therapy, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, hydrotherapy, and massage.
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Observe and report patient progress, responses, and changes in condition to the PT and care team.
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Educate patients on safe and proper use of mobility aids and assistive devices.
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Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
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Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and in‑service training.
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Perform additional related duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Licensed PTA in California.
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Current CPR certification.
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Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation.
Pay Range: $44 - $50 per hour
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
Buena Vista is proud to offer high quality and comprehensive care to patients in Ventura County, the San Fernando Valley, and surrounding areas. At the heart of our excellent client care is a passion for helping people, a commitment to our clients, and the teamwork that makes lives better.
Our interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, massage therapists, music therapists, speech therapists, social workers, home health aides, chaplains, and volunteers all work together to provide our clients with the best care possible. Here you are part of our family.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Medical Practices
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Thousand Oaks, California
Buena Vista is proud to offer high quality and comprehensive care to patients in Ventura County, the San Fernando Valley, and surrounding areas. At the heart of our excellent client care is a passion for helping people, a commitment to our clients, and the teamwork that makes lives better.
Our interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, massage therapists, music therapists, speech therapists, social workers, home health aides, chaplains, and volunteers all work together to provide our clients with the best care possible. Here you are part of our family.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Medical Practices
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Thousand Oaks, California