Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
Overview Put Your Purpose To Work at PHS We Have a Place for YOU Apply Today! Find purpose and passion in your work with a team focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling to serve. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry--focused on serving older adults, empowering them to live their best lives wherever they call home! This unique position is an integrated opportunity to treat in both the outpatient and home health divisions, supporting our continuum of care. You benefit from a cohesive, in-house therapy team and supportive organization with opportunities to learn and grow. Optage is the Home & Community based division of PHS and is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant in the East Metro. SCHEDULE/HOURS: Monday - Friday WHY BECOME A THERAPIST WITH PHS? Great work /life balance and flexible schedules Competitive pay and annual increases Use your strengths to serve multiple settings – TCU/SNF, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home Health, and Outpatient Spend more time with your residents/clients with reasonable productivity expectations Paid mileage and drive time if traveling between communities Access to online continuing education courses & podcasts Scholarship program – awards up to $5,250 per year! May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Opportunities for growth and internal promotion!
Requirements
- Graduate for an accredited program for physical therapy assistants.
- Current licensure in the state of practice as required
- Competence in physical therapy treatment and documentation according to the Standards of Practice
- Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
Responsibilities
- Provide treatment per the established plan of care and in accordance with physician orders.
- Assist in ide ntifying goals, prioritizing treatment, and selecting appropriate interventions .
- Continuously assess changes in functional deficits and adjust treatment as appropriate .
- P rovide education to residents /clients , families, caregivers, and staff.
- Collaborate with therapist o n observations, progress towards goals, and recommended updates to plan of care and discharge.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation & billing in electronic medical record.
- Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of payer sources and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with therapist on supervisory visit s per regulations .
- Communicate effectively with residents/clients, families, caregivers, physicians, referral sources, and interdisciplinary team .
Benefits
- Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:
- Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
- Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
- Life insurance (AD&D)
- Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
- Holiday pay and extended sick
- Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
- Accident & hospitalization coverage
- Education assistance programs
- All employees:
- Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
- Same-day pay
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- College partnership educational discounts
- Access to Learn to Live Resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
