Physical Therapist Assistant

Human Touch Home Health Care•Denver, 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. The role delivers physician- or authorized-practitioner-prescribed physical therapy under a written plan of care established by a Physical Therapist (PT), and involves coordinating treatment with the PT and other healthcare personnel. The assistant educates patients and families, monitors and reports changes in patient condition, documents visits and progress, and contributes to patient care planning and agency quality activities. Work is performed in person. Pay is per visit, not per hour, at $30–$50 per visit.

Requirements

Completion of a physical therapy 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.
Currently licensed in the state(s) of practice, registered, licensed, or certified in another state, or otherwise qualified to take the physical therapy 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.
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, maintain medical records, update care plans, and submit documentation promptly according to agency policy.
Educate patients and families, including instruction in home programs and activities of daily living, and document this instruction.
Participate in patient care planning with other healthcare personnel and coordinate therapy-related 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 patient condition and needs, and continually reevaluate patient and family needs.
Immediately report patient incidents, variances, or complaints to the supervising PT.
Attend staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
Participate in and present in-service programs as assigned.
Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, and standards; maintain confidentiality and safeguard patient information.
Demonstrate competent technical skills, sound judgment, initiative, and effective time management.
Participate in peer review and quality management activities as requested.
Maintain acceptable attendance, professional appearance, and a clean and neat work environment.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Report incomplete work assignments to the supervising PT.
Perform other duties as assigned.