Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in people’s lives?

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Compassionate Care Home Health Agency has five office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, and Bakersfield) and services eight counties throughout the Central Valley (Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern) - and we’re growing fast! Our top priority is maintaining our culture of respect and love for our patients and team, alike. Our commitment to our core values allows us to be a provider and employer of choice. We understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and are our most important resource.

We actively seek career-oriented individuals, to whom we offer job security and upward mobility when appropriate - based on merit and performance. We proudly employ an accomplished team of professionals and our team is as diverse as the communities we serve, representing different ethnicities, religions, ages, national origins, and sexual orientations.

Join us today and grow with us!

We are currently seeking to fill the Physical Therapy Assistant Position in Bakersfield and All Surrounding Areas.

-Compensation:

-Hourly and Paid Per Visit (PPV) hybrid model (negotiable: based on experience, skill level, availability, etc).

-Opportunity to accumulate overtime.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.

2. Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.

3. Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.

4. Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.

5. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.

6. Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

7. Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames.

8. Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization lnservice Education Program.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.

2. Approved as a physical therapist assistant by the Physical Therapy Board of California.

3. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

4. Possess and maintain current CPR certification.

5. Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Employees and patients are equally precious to us. Your happiness is our happiness - we offer you the following benefits for any full time position:

●Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environment

●Unparalleled company culture

●Local company with soul

●Countless growth and development opportunities

● Flexible Schedules

● Medical, dental and vision insurance

● Mileage Reimbursement at current Federal rate

● Gas reimbursement for those in company cars

● PTO

● Paid Holidays

● Paid Sick Days

● 401K

● And so much more!

Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into Central California's most trusted home health agency. Compassionate Care provides in-home medical, rehabilitative, and support services by seasoned professionals with comprehensive clinical training and robust hospitality experience.

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