Physical Therapist Assistant

Optimal Home Care, Inc.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

401K plan

Company phone provided

PTO

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Optimal Home Care, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support patients in the Colorado area.

Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will assist in evaluating and implementing the rehabilitative plan of care, perform routine exercises, and help patients use self-help devices to improve quality of life. The role requires Colorado licensure, graduation from an approved PTA program, and good written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• One year of experience preferred.
• Graduated from a PTA program approved by CAPTE or passed national exam for PTA.
• Must be currently licensed in Colorado and in good standing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and document client activity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care.
• Perform routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises.
• Teach exercise programs to patients and families; assist with self-help devices.
• Maintain daily progress notes and report outcomes to the therapist.
• Participate in staff meetings and agency development activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

PTA program (CAPTE accredited)

Job description

About this position

Description:

Optimal Home Care is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide services for our patients!

About us:

Optimal Home Care is a trusted and growing agency serving the great Colorado area. Optimal is a Colorado owned and operated home health agency that has been serving patients since 2004. The culture at Optimal is what sets us apart. At Optimal Home Care you are not just a number. We are big enough to provide you with the support and resources you need to provide the highest possible patient care, but small enough to give you the culture and mission you’re looking for.

Optimal Home Care is devoted to helping our patients achieve and maintain the best possible quality of life. Our mission is to improve and restore our clients’ lives through quality patient care, innovative specialty health care programs and state of the art technology. The Optimal team embodies compassion, heart, patience, empathy, and competence to meet our patient’s needs.

Core values: Commitment Advocacy Respect Excellence

Position & Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, assists in evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care.
• Practices and maintain patient safety and dignity by abiding by Federal, State, Local and Optimal policy & procedures as pertains to patient protected health information and HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act).
• As directed, routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises are performed.
• Assists in teaching exercise programs to patients and family.
• Assist patients in use of self-help devices.
• Consults with the therapist regarding the outcome of home visits and report physical findings in written form.
• Maintains daily progress notes on patients and submits same with at least seven (7) days of the visit.
• Participates in therapy and other in-service programs.
• Participate in staff and agency development activities, including orientation for new employees.
• Attends rehabilitation department staff meetings.
• Performs related and other duties as required.
• Is supervised at least once monthly by the Physical Therapist.
• Complies with agency Policies and Procedures as well as Employee Handbook detailing Human Resources policies.
• Other duties / responsibilities that support the agency’s core values of Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
• Completes emergency preparedness training as identified as appropriate for this employee level.
• Participates in exercises and drills for emergency preparedness, as required.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Optimal Home Care Emergency Command Center communication tree in the event of a local, regional or national emergency and/or disaster.

Why Optimal Home Care:

• Family Oriented Company
• Dedicated intake and scheduling team that support you and your patients
• Supportive work environment with opportunity to learn and develop
• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive benefits package
• 401K plan
• Company phone provided
• PTO
• Opportunity to provide individualized care to patients
• Continuing education opportunitiesiPad Purchase Program

Requirements:

• Preferably One (1) year of experience.
• Graduated from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association or has passed a national examination for physical therapist assistants.
• Must be currently licensed and in good standing in the state of Colorado.
• Must be able to communicate in the language of the client and document client related activity as appropriate.
• Possesses adequate and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess adequate and effective interpersonal skills.

Salary Information

$43 - $48Hourly Wage

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