Physical Therapist Assistant

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA) - NEW GRADUATES WELCOME!
Full-Time | Marin County, CA | $95,000 - $105,000/year

ABOUT ALLEGRO HOME HEALTH

Allegro Home Health is a family-owned, Medicare-certified home health agency serving Marin County and the North Bay. We're proving that local, independent healthcare companies can deliver exceptional patient care while providing outstanding support and cutting-edge technology to our clinicians.

Our owners are actively involved in day-to-day operations, and we prioritize quality patient outcomes over volume-driven metrics.

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WHY NEW GRADUATES THRIVE AT ALLEGRO

🤖 AI-POWERED DOCUMENTATION
Stop spending hours after work on paperwork! Our AI ambient listening scribe auto-generates clinical notes while you talk with patients. Just speak naturally during your visit, and the AI captures everything - progress, treatments, patient responses, education provided.

🚗 COMPANY CAR OR MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT (YOUR CHOICE!)
Option A: Drive a company-provided vehicle - we cover insurance, maintenance, everything
Option B: Drive your own vehicle - we reimburse at full IRS mileage rate ($0.725/mile for 2026)
Perfect for new graduates who may not have a reliable vehicle yet or want to save on personal vehicle expenses.

🎓 COMPREHENSIVE NEW GRADUATE TRAINING
- Paid orientation and training covering home health regulations, documentation, safety, clinical skills
- Regular clinical education sessions and case conferences
- 24/7 clinical support team (you're never alone!)
- New to home health? We'll train you! 

💰 COMPETITIVE NEW GRADUATE PACKAGE
- Starting Salary: $95,000-$105,000 for new graduates (based on clinical rotation experience)
- Structured raises at 6 months, 1 year, then annually
- Full Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance (employer pays $1,100 of premiums)
- 401(k) with company match
- 10 days PTO + 6 paid holidays
- Performance bonuses
- Profit sharing (launching soon!)

📍 SMART TERRITORY MANAGEMENT
Primary coverage area: Marin County, sometimes Sonoma and/or San Francisco Counties as needed

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JOB PURPOSE & RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Physical Therapist Assistant at Allegro Home Health, you'll provide skilled rehabilitation services to homebound patients in their homes throughout Marin County. Working under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists, you'll help patients regain mobility, independence, and quality of life.

PATIENT CARE & TREATMENT (Under PT Supervision):
- Provide therapeutic exercises and muscle strengthening programs
- Gait training including instruction on assistive devices (walkers, canes, crutches, wheelchairs)
- Range of motion exercises and stretching
- Transfer training using appropriate equipment and body mechanics
- Muscle re-education techniques
- Prosthetic training and stump conditioning
- Apply therapeutic modalities: heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, massage
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safety
- Assess home environments for fall risks and recommend modifications

CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION:
- Prepare clinical and progress notes using AI-assisted documentation system
- Document patient response to treatment and progress toward goals
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with Medicare regulations
- Report changes in patient condition to supervising Physical Therapist

COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION:
- Observe, record, and report patient response to treatment
- Communicate with interdisciplinary team (PT, OT, RN, MD, social workers)
- Update team members when there are changes to plan of care
- Report patient progress and goal achievement to supervising PT
- Participate in discharge planning

QUALITY & COMPLIANCE:
- Provide care in accordance with patient's plan of care
- Demonstrate clinical competency in all interventions provided
- Practice proper infection control and utilize PPE as indicated
- Only perform treatments authorized by agency and deemed competent by PT
- Adhere to agency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
- Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and educational in-services
- Participate in continuing education opportunities
- Maintain professional licensure and certifications

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EDUCATION & LICENSURE (MUST HAVE): 

✅ Graduated from Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) OR 

✅ If educated outside United States or trained in U.S. military: graduated from program determined substantially equivalent to U.S. PTA entry-level education by credentials evaluation organization approved by APTA or identified at 8 CFR 212.15(e) 

✅ Passed the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for PTAs 

✅ Licensed, registered, or certified as PTA by State of California (or eligible for licensure - we can give conditional offers while license is processing) 

✅ Current CPR/BLS certification (or willing to obtain before start date)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

✅ Valid California driver's license with clean driving record 

✅ Proof of auto insurance OR willingness to drive company vehicle 

✅ U.S. work authorization (required for California PTA licensure) 

✅ Successfully pass background check and drug screening

✅ Ability to meet physical demands of position (see below) 

PREFERRED (But NOT Required - We'll Train You!): 

- At least one year of healthcare experience 

- Home health care experience or clinical rotation 

- Experience with geriatric populations 

- Comfort with technology and electronic medical records