Physical Therapist Assistant

Human Touch Home Health Care•Colorado Springs, CO

15d•$30 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Human Touch Home Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to provide patient-centered home healthcare to homebound clients in Colorado. The assistant provides physician- or authorized-practitioner-prescribed physical therapy under a written plan of care established by a Physical Therapist (PT), working with the PT and other healthcare personnel to plan, coordinate, monitor, and update patient care. The role includes educating patients and families, maintaining timely clinical documentation, and following Agency policies and procedures. The position is full-time, performed in person, and pays $30–$50 per visit rather than per hour.

Requirements

Completion of a physical therapist assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy or a comparable successor entity, or graduation from a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Current license in the state where practicing, registration, licensure, or certification in another state, or otherwise qualified to take the physical therapist assistant examination.
Current CPR certification.
PTA license.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Acceptance of the Agency's philosophy and goals.

Nice To Haves

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

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; maintain medical records and update care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner.
Educate patients and family members about home programs and activities of daily living, documenting instruction in the medical record.
Participate in patient care planning with other healthcare personnel and coordinate therapy aspects of patient care with the PT.
Consult with the PT about changes in treatment and whether the plan should continue, change, or end.
Inform the PT and other team members of changes in the patient's condition and needs; continually reevaluate patient and family needs.
Attend staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
Participate in and present in-service programs as assigned.
Follow Agency policies, procedures, and standards, and safeguard confidential patient information.
Report patient incidents, variances, and complaints promptly to the supervising PT; report incomplete assignments to the PT.
Complete and submit progress notes and paperwork in a timely manner.
Demonstrate competent technical skills, sound judgment, initiative, and effective time management.
Participate in peer review and quality management activities as requested.
Maintain current CPR certification and acceptable attendance; maintain a clean, neat work environment and appearance consistent with Agency standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.