Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Providence at Home with Compassus; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence at Home with Compassus is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support therapy sessions in a home care setting. You will help patients reach recovery goals and use AI-supported tools to streamline narrative notes, allowing more hands-on time with patients.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and efficient documentation, with opportunities to work closely with licensed PTs and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• 1 year PTA experience in home care or rehab setting.
• Active PTA license in state of employment and current BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist PTs in mobility-focused therapy sessions.
• Utilize AI tools to document outcomes efficiently.
• Prioritize meaningful patient interaction while minimizing documentation burden.

Skills

Therapy assistance

Documentation support

Patient interaction

Education

Bachelor's/Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Tools

AI documentation tools

Job description

Position Summary

As a PTA, your role is to provide therapy assistance and help patients reach their recovery goals. With AI-supported documentation, you can spend more time delivering hands-on care while efficiently capturing key session details.

Company

Providence at Home with Compassus

Position Summary

As a PTA, your role is to provide therapy assistance and help patients reach their recovery goals. With AI-supported documentation, you can spend more time delivering hands-on care while efficiently capturing key session details.

Patient-Centered Care:

Spend more time providing hands-on, compassionate care to patients.

Reduced Documentation Burden:

Use AI-supported tools to streamline clinical notes and regain personal time.

Work-Life Balance:

Cut down on after-hoursdocumentation, allowing more time for family and personal priorities.

Enhanced Efficiency:

Experience an easier transition to technology-driven workflows that simplify compliance with care standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support PTs in therapy sessions aimed at patient mobility improvement.
• Use AI tools to assist in documenting therapy outcomes efficiently.
• Focus on meaningful interactions while minimizing documentation distractions.

Education And/or Experience

• A Bachelor/Associate Degree from an accredited Assistant school of Physical Therapy.
• 1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience in a home care or rehabilitation setting.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Active and unencumbered Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of employment required.
• Required within 30 days of hire - National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.

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