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Must have4
Active California PTA license
Minimum 2 years of patient care experience
Current CPR certification
Strong communication and organizational skills
Nice to have1
Home Health experience preferred
Eligibility1
Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Critical illness benefit
Sign on bonus
$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!!
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health
Pay Range: $40 - $50 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Location: North Coastal San Diego County
About the company
WELCOME TO THE SEAPORT SCRIPPS HOME HEALTH FAMILY!
At Seaport Scripps Home Health, a Scripps Health joint venture, we believe a career in healthcare is one of the noblest professions. Our exceptional clinical operations team makes home health care possible and helps us fulfill our mission to provide life-changing service to patients and families across San Diego County.
We are currently hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for our Home Health team serving the San Diego County. If you are passionate about patient care, enjoy working independently, and want to make a difference in your community, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Seaport Scripps Home Health?
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Competitive hourly pay
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Full-time position
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Comprehensive benefits package, including:
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Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
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401(k) with generous company match
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Paid time off (PTO)
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Employee Assistance Program
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Critical illness benefit
As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:
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Provide in-home physical therapy under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s Plan of Care (POC).
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Assist patients with mobility, strength, pain management, and range of motion exercises.
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Implement therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
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Utilize physical agents such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
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Educate patients on the use of assistive devices (wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, prosthetics).
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Monitor and report patient progress and changes in condition.
Qualifications
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Active California PTA license
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Minimum 2 years of patient care experience (Home Health experience preferred)
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Current CPR certification
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Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle
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Strong communication and organizational skills
About Seaport Scripps Home Health
We are part of the Pennant Group, a nationwide network with 300+ locations. At Seaport Scripps, we combine the stability of a proven healthcare leader with the flexibility to operate locally, creating a culture of high performance and exceptional care. We are proud to offer the only all-in-one approach to post-hospital healthcare services in San Diego.
Our Core Values guide everything we do: CAPLICO
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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
Legal
Equal Opportunity Employer – We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
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.