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Compassionate Care Home Health and Hospice Agency has four office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto 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!

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Are you looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference in our patient’s lives?

We have 3 locations and are growing. Compassionate Care Home Health & Hospice’s philosophy is love and nurture for our patients and each other. Find passion and purpose with us today!

The physical therapy assistant (PTA) 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. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s

reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.

5. Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or

orthotic devices.

6. Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be

incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.

7. Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization

In-service Education Program.

8. 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. Current certification or license as required by state law.

3. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skill

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 largest home health agency. Compassionate Care provides in-home medical, rehabilitative and support services by seasoned professionals with comprehensive clinical training and robust hospitality experience. In July of 2020 the organization officially began its venture into Hospice Car, further vertically integrating services while always prioritizing their patients' continuum of care.