Physical Therapist Assistant

Human Touch Home Health Care•Pueblo, CO

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Human Touch Home Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality, patient-centered home healthcare. The role delivers physician- or authorized-practitioner-prescribed physical therapy under a written plan of care established by a Physical Therapist (PT), and works with the PT and other care personnel to plan, coordinate, and evaluate patient care. The position involves patient and family education, clinical documentation, communication about changes in patient condition, and adherence to Agency policies and care standards. Human Touch Home Care provides skilled and non-skilled home healthcare services to homebound clients in Colorado, aiming to improve quality of life for seniors, disabled individuals, and people dealing with illness. The position is in person. Compensation is $50 per visit, not per hour. The listing describes the job type as Full-Time, PRN. Benefits are available only to full-time employees.

Requirements

Complete a physical therapist assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy or a comparable successor entity, or graduate from a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Hold a current license in the state(s) of practice, be registered, licensed, or certified in another state, or otherwise be qualified to take the physical therapist assistant examination.
Hold a PTA license.
Accept the philosophy and goals of the Agency.
Demonstrate the ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Maintain current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience.
One year of home health care experience.

Responsibilities

Perform services planned, delegated, and supervised by the Physical Therapist.
Provide prescribed physical therapy under a written plan of care established by the PT.
Assist in preparing clinical and progress notes.
Participate in educating patients and families, including instructing them in home programs and activities of daily living, and document instruction in medical records.
Participate in and present in-service programs as assigned.
Follow established Agency policies, procedures, and standards.
Participate with other healthcare personnel in patient care planning.
Consult with the PT about treatment changes and whether the plan should continue, change, or end.
Coordinate therapy aspects of patient care with the PT.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and patient care conferences.
Prepare medical records, progress notes, and care-plan updates for each patient visit in a timely manner.
Inform the PT and other team members of changes in patient condition and needs.
Continually reevaluate patient and family needs.
Maintain confidentiality and safeguard patient-related information.
Complete and submit progress notes and paperwork according to Agency policy.
Immediately report patient incidents, variances, or complaints to the supervising PT.
Demonstrate technical skills competently according to established procedures.
Participate in peer review and quality management activities as requested.
Maintain acceptable attendance and report incomplete work assignments to the supervising PT.
Demonstrate effective time management through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.
Maintain a clean and neat work environment and meet Agency appearance standards.
Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.