Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health
Morgan Hill
Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health
Part Time • Morgan Hill
Why join our team?
Become part of a team that values excellence and heart. Meridian Home Health is driven by a strong tradition of personal, clinical, and technological quality, and we are devoted to providing compassionate, respectful home-based care to each person we support.
Job Types:
Per-Diem, Part-Time
Position:
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Location:
Caseloads matched to your preferred area
Job Summary
We are seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team!
As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be working closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their posture or form as needed. The ideal candidate works well both independently and within a team, can maintain a positive attitude to encourage patients in recovery, and has existing knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations.
As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be working closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their posture or form as needed. The ideal candidate works well both independently and within a team, can maintain a positive attitude to encourage patients in recovery, and has existing knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
- Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks by correcting form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety
- Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient
- Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress
- Assist patients using support devices, such as a walker, cane, or wheelchair
- Mentor and encourage patients going through major life changes, providing positive support, encouragement, and simple advice for their daily lives
- Maintain all equipment, ensuring a clean, safe work environment
- Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization Inservice Education Program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to create a positive, nurturing environment
- The ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment
Benefits/Perks
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
- 100% Electronic Charting
- Supportive Back Office — our team is highly responsive and dedicated to assisting field staff.
- Company-provided tablet and any additional tools you need, available upon request
- Reimbursement for tolls and parking
Apply today and be part of our Team!
Part-time & Per diem jobs available (Rates varies by experience)
Rates are not per hour but per type of visits
Rates are not per hour but per type of visits
Compensation: $60.00 - $90.00 per hour
About Us
Our Mission Statement
Meridian Home Health is guided by a tradition of personal, clinical, and technological excellence.
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality home-based patient care with compassion and respect for each person.
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality home-based patient care with compassion and respect for each person.
Values
Meridian Home Health recognizes these values and their role in fulfilling our mission
Meridian Home Health recognizes these values and their role in fulfilling our mission
Commitment to Our Patients
We recognize the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each person receiving health care in the home. We strive to extend the highest level of courtesy and service to patients, family/caregivers, visitors, and each other.
We recognize the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each person receiving health care in the home. We strive to extend the highest level of courtesy and service to patients, family/caregivers, visitors, and each other.
Commitment to Leadership
We deliver state-of-the-art home health services with identified centers of excellence. We engage in a wide range of continuing education, clinical education, and other programs for professionals and the public.
We deliver state-of-the-art home health services with identified centers of excellence. We engage in a wide range of continuing education, clinical education, and other programs for professionals and the public.
Commitment to Excellence
We strive to create an environment of teamwork and participation, where, through continuous performance improvement, healthcare professionals pursue excellence and take pride in their work, the organization, and their personal development. We believe that the quality of our human resources--organization personnel, physicians, and volunteers--is the key to our continued success. We maintain financial viability through a cost-effective operation to meet our long-term commitment to the community.
We strive to create an environment of teamwork and participation, where, through continuous performance improvement, healthcare professionals pursue excellence and take pride in their work, the organization, and their personal development. We believe that the quality of our human resources--organization personnel, physicians, and volunteers--is the key to our continued success. We maintain financial viability through a cost-effective operation to meet our long-term commitment to the community.
“Meridian” Defined
Meridian – the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; “at the height of their career’; “the peak of perfection”; ‘the summit of ambition”; “so many highest superlatives achieved by man”; “at the top of his profession.”
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