Physical Therapist Assistant

Human Touch Home Health Care•Federal Heights, CO

15d•$30 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Human Touch Home Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to homebound clients. The role provides physical therapy prescribed by a physician or authorized practitioner under a written plan of care established by a Physical Therapist (PT). The assistant works with the PT and other healthcare personnel to plan, coordinate, and adjust patient care, while educating patients and families and documenting services and progress. Human Touch Home Care provides home healthcare services in Colorado, including skilled and non-skilled services for seniors, people with disabilities, and individuals dealing with illness. The position is full-time, conducted in person, and paid per visit 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.
Current CPR certification.
Acceptance of the Agency's philosophy and goals.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

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 required paperwork in a timely manner.
Educate patients and family members, including instruction in home programs and activities of daily living, and document 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.
Inform the PT and other team members of changes in a patient's 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 in-service programs and present them as assigned.
Adhere to Agency policies, procedures, and standards, and safeguard confidential patient information.
Demonstrate competent technical skills, sound judgment, and effective time management; report incomplete assignments to the supervising PT.
Participate in peer review and quality management activities as requested.
Maintain current CPR certification and acceptable attendance.
Maintain a clean, neat work environment and meet Agency appearance standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.