In-Home PTA: Flexible Schedule & Growth

Star Light Home Health; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Star Light Home Health is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled therapy to patients in their homes under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA will deliver individualized, one-on-one care, focusing on strength, mobility and safety in the patient’s home environment.

Ideal candidates have Colorado PTA license, CPR/BLS, valid driver’s license, willingness to travel, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado PTA license.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability and willingness to travel to patients' homes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Home health experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments according to the PTA plan of care.
• Work under the supervision of the licensed Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, balance training, gait training, and other PTA interventions.
• Assist patients with improving functional mobility, endurance, and safety.
• Reinforce use of walkers, canes, and other assistive devices.
• Reinforce home exercise programs established by the Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers on fall prevention and home safety.
• Document patient progress and communicate changes to the supervising PT and agency staff.
• Coordinate with the care team to support continuity of care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements.
• Follow agency policies and state/federal requirements.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Travel willingness

Education

Colorado PTA license

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Star Light Home Health is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled therapy to patients in their homes under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA will deliver individualized, one-on-one care, focusing on strength, mobility and safety in the patient’s home environment.

Ideal candidates have Colorado PTA license, CPR/BLS, valid driver’s license, willingness to travel, and strong communication skills.