Home Health PTA: Meaningful Patient Care + PTO & 401K

Optimalhomecarehospice; Castle Rock (CO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Home Care is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide services for our patients in Colorado. Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will assist in evaluating and developing rehabilitative plans of care and perform routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises.

You will teach exercise programs to patients and families, document progress notes, and participate in staff development and emergency preparedness activities while adhering to HIPAA and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a PTA curriculum approved by CAPTE/APTA or has passed the national PTA exam.
• Must be licensed and in good standing in Colorado.
• Ability to communicate in client language and document activities.
• Written and verbal communication skills must be adequate and effective.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Physical Therapist, assists in evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care.
• Practices and maintains patient safety and HIPAA compliance.
• Performs routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises.
• Teaches exercise programs to patients and family.
• Assists patients in use of self-help devices.
• Maintains daily progress notes and submits them with at least seven days of visits.
• Participates in therapy and other in-service programs.
• Attends staff meetings and agency development activities.
• Is supervised at least once monthly by the Physical Therapist.
• Complies with agency policies and employee handbook.
• Completes emergency preparedness training and participates in drills as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

PTA curriculum approved by CAPTE/APTA

Passed national PTA exam

Job description

Optimal Home Care is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide services for our patients in Colorado. Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will assist in evaluating and developing rehabilitative plans of care and perform routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises.

You will teach exercise programs to patients and families, document progress notes, and participate in staff development and emergency preparedness activities while adhering to HIPAA and agency policies.