Physical Therapist Assistant

Human Touch Home Health Care•Denver, CO

8d•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 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, with services planned, delegated, and supervised by the PT. The role includes coordinating therapy with the PT and other care personnel, educating patients and families, documenting care, and reporting changes in patient condition. The position is full-time, paid per visit, and work is in person. The posting notes that reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities when essential functions can still be performed without compromising patient care.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience is preferred.
One year of home health care experience is 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.
Educate patients and family members, including instruction in home programs and activities of daily living, and document the instruction in the medical record.
Participate with other healthcare personnel in patient care planning and coordinate therapy aspects of care with the PT.
Consult with the PT about changes in treatment and whether the treatment plan should continue, change, or end.
Prepare medical records and progress notes and update care plans for each visit in a timely manner according to Agency policy.
Inform the PT and other team members of changes in the patient's condition and needs, and 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; protect confidential patient information.
Complete and submit progress notes and paperwork on time, and report incomplete assignments to the supervising PT.
Immediately report patient incidents, variances, or complaints to the supervising PT.
Demonstrate competent technical skills, sound judgment, decision-making, and effective time management.
Participate in peer review and quality management activities as requested.
Maintain acceptable attendance, a clean and neat work environment, and an appearance consistent with Agency standards.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.