Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA

Namaste Home Health and Hospice•Denver, CO

18h•$50 - $55

About The Position

Have you been searching for a company that puts their employees first ? Namaste Health believes that our healthcare workers are our greatest strength. Providing life changing service to our Colorado communities starts with our amazing and compassionate employees! Namaste Home Health and Hospice is looking for an amazing, experienced Part Time PTA to join our team in the NW/Arvada territory! JOB SUMMARY The physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care. Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance. Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training. Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition. Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices. Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames . Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization i n-service Education Program. Performs other duties as assigned. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job . The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. This position has a posted range of $50 - $55 per visit.

Requirements

A PT assistant must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is .
Must have graduated from a PT assistant program approved by CAPTE and have passed a national examination for PT assistants.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working.

Responsibilities

Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames .
Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization i n-service Education Program.
Performs other duties as assigned.