Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Interim HealthCare of Central Montana•Great Falls, MT

4d•$40•Remote

About The Position

Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Great Falls, MT. Experience a therapy career that caters to your schedule and makes every day an adventure. As a Home Health PTA, work-life balance is yours to enjoy and no two days are ever alike. You’ll get to know your patients personally and have a full view of the environment and obstacles they are navigating. Interim HealthCare is required to comply with federal health care regulations. Marijuana is federally illegal, and our 10-panel pre-employment drug screening includes marijuana. Please do not apply if you are not able to complete and pass this drug screen along with other background/reference screening. Our mission: Improving people's lives throughout Helena, Great Falls, Butte, and surrounding areas, by offering skilled and personal home care in the home or place of residence, enabling Montanans to age in place with independence, dignity and respect. Interim HealthCare of Central Montana is locally owned and operated by a veteran with 30+ years of experience in healthcare.

Requirements

Current licensure, registration, or certification as a physical therapist assistant, if applicable, in the state(s) in which he or she will practice.
In the last five (5) years, two (2) years of experience as a PTA that is relevant to the patient population assigned preferred.
CPR certification
Hep B and TB immunizations
Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion

Responsibilities

Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injury
Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and goals
Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
Acts at the direction and under the supervision of the treating physical therapist and in accordance with the plan of care.
Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
Assists the treating physical therapist in documenting a patient’s progress and response to treatment.
Counsels and educates the patient and the family, and other caregivers to promote patient progress toward mutually established goals and in meeting healthcare related needs.