Physical Therapist Assistant

Human Touch Home Health Care•Grand Junction, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Human Touch Home Care is actively seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team. This role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. The assistant will collaborate with a skilled and supportive team in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment, with opportunities to advance professional skills and contribute to home healthcare. Human Touch Home Care is a trusted provider of home healthcare services in Colorado, offering a full range of skilled and non-skilled services to homebound clients. The company is committed to delivering compassionate, client-focused care, aiming to improve the quality of life for seniors, disabled individuals, and those dealing with illness within their homes. Their diverse team is dedicated to meeting community needs with affordable and high-quality healthcare solutions.

Requirements

Have completed a physical therapy assistant program accredited by the commission on accreditation in physical therapy or any comparable successor entity; or has graduated from a 2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing, or be registered, licensed or certified in another state; or be otherwise qualified to take the physical therapy assistant examination.
Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Maintains current CPR certification.
PTA License

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years' experience, preferred.
Home Health Care: 1 year (preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist.
Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
Participates in educating the patient and family.
Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
Provides physician or authorized practitioner prescribed physical therapy under a written plan of care established by the PT.
Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
Consults with PT regarding change in treatment.
Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
Informs the PT and other team members of changes in the patient's condition and needs.
Continually reevaluates needs of patient/family.
Coordinates the therapy aspects of patient care with the PT.
Consults with PT to determine whether treatment plan should be continued, changed or terminated.
Instruction to patient/family in home program with documentation in medical record notes.
Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
Completes and submits progress notes and paperwork in a timely manner per Agency policy.
Immediately reports to supervising Physical Therapist any patient incidents/variances or complaints.
Demonstrates competent performances of technical skills according to established procedures.
Participates in peer review and QM activities as requested.
Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.
Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.
Reports all incomplete work assignments to supervising Physical Therapist.
Appearance is always within Agency standards; is clean and well groomed.
Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.
Maintains clean and neat work environment.
Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making.
Maintains current CPR certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.