Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant
Seaport Scripps Home Health
La Mesa, CA
Sign-On Bonus
$40-50/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- SettingHome Health
Pay
- Sign-On bonus$5,000
Benefits
- Sign-On bonus
Qualifications
- Other license in California
- Eligible to work in US
Description
$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!!
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health
Pay Range: $40 - $50 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Territory: South Inland San Diego County
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 South 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?
- Competitive hourly pay
- Full-time position
- Coverage area: Santee to Imperial Beach/San Ysidro
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Critical illness benefit
As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:
- Provide in-home physical therapy under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s Plan of Care (POC).
- Assist patients with mobility, strength, pain management, and range of motion exercises.
- Implement therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
- Utilize physical agents such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
- Educate patients on the use of assistive devices (wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, prosthetics).
- Monitor and report patient progress and changes in condition.
Qualifications
- Active California PTA license
- Minimum 2 years of patient care experience (Home Health experience preferred)
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle
- 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
- Celebration
- Accountability
- Passion for Learning
- Love One Another
- Intelligent Risk Taking
- Customer Second
- Ownership
Equal Opportunity Employer – We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
About La Mesa, CA
- Slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the main contributor.
- Wages generally match the higher cost of living.
- Summer average high of 80°F and low of 60°F.
- Winter average high of 65°F and low of 45°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some searching.
- Consider using online platforms to find options.
- Car friendly city with easy access to major highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse community with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries and music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking, and nearby access to professional sports events in San Diego.
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