Full-Time Home Health PTA: Mobility & Independence

Vantage Health Partners; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 15% matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Car program

Paid training

Continuing education

Referral bonuses

Employee discount program

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Vantage Health Partners in Lakewood, CO seeks a dedicated Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to join our on-site team. This full-time role supports patients in home health and assisted living settings across Golden and Lakewood.

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will deliver therapeutic exercise, mobility training, and use assistive devices, while documenting progress and maintaining safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Current Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• PTA certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency in therapeutic exercise instruction.
• Ability to use mobility devices such as walkers and canes.
• Knowledge of stretching and massage techniques.
• Ability to observe, document, and report patient progress to the PT.
• Preferred: At least 1 year of PTA experience.
• Preferred: Home health or assisted living PTA experience.
• Preferred: Strong attention to detail, compassion, and empathy.
• Preferred: Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physical therapy treatment plans developed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Deliver therapeutic exercise instruction tailored to individual patient needs.
• Train patients in the safe use of mobility devices such as walkers and canes.
• Apply stretching and massage techniques to improve mobility and comfort.
• Observe and monitor patient progress throughout each treatment session.
• Document treatment provided, patient response, and progress accurately and timely.
• Communicate patient status and concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide patient and family education on home exercise programs and safety.
• Travel between home health and assisted living locations across Golden and Lakewood.
• Maintain a safe, professional, and patient-centered approach in all home environments.
• Follow all clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

Skills

Therapeutic exercise instruction

Mobility device training

Documentation & reporting

Patient education

Communication skills

Travel between locations

Compassion & empathy

Education

Graduate of PTA program

Colorado PTA license

PTA certification

Job description

Vantage Health Partners in Lakewood, CO seeks a dedicated Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to join our on-site team. This full-time role supports patients in home health and assisted living settings across Golden and Lakewood.

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will deliver therapeutic exercise, mobility training, and use assistive devices, while documenting progress and maintaining safety and quality care.