Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health

At Ardent Home Health and Hospice, Our patients and their loved ones are the center of our work. Our team of professionals has a passion for providing superior, thoughtful care, and works to improve the quality of life for our patients, their loved ones, and caregivers by creating an atmosphere of acceptance and respect for all.

Our culture is nurtured by our core values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Loving 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.

Join a dynamic company that believes in a team approach and focuses on doing what is best for our patients. As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with Ardent, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits.

Job Summary

Ardent is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). The ideal candidate is detail oriented, self-driven, and friendly. This person will assist the Physical Therapist to implement physician-ordered rehabilitative therapies for mobility, transferring, strength and activity tolerance, pain control and range of motion according to the Plan of Care (POC).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance
• Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training
• Utilize physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage
• Observe and report to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition
• Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Active CA PTA license
• Minimum of two (2) years of patient care experience; preferable in the home health setting
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order

Come join our awesome home health and hospice team. We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Pay Range: $40 - $45 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.