Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)-FT Valencia County Sign On Bonus

Harmonyhomehealth; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home health care is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this role, you'll provide essential physical therapy services to patients in their homes, enhancing their functional potential while ensuring compliance with standards and protocols. You will benefit from flexible scheduling and competitive compensation, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement

Qualifications

• Active State Physical Therapist Assistant License required.
• Current CPR with BLS card is essential.
• Computer literacy and experience with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy under supervision of a PT.
• Submit documentation promptly after patient treatments.
• Educate patients and families as delegated by the PT.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Calmness under pressure

Technology literacy

Education

Active State Physical Therapist Assistant License

Current CPR with BLS card

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement

Job Summary

Home health physical therapist assistants are central to the care team and to maximizing a patient’s functional potential. Clinicians working in home health are on the front lines of health care and often practice at the top of their license. If you are interested in a changing work environment, seeing patients with a variety of diagnoses, and flexibility in your schedule, home health just may be your best choice!

Responsibilities

• Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT
• Provide evidence-based direct intervention with patients in their place of residence
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co-workers
• Work under the supervision of a PT:
  • Promptly communicating any patient concerns or changes in status
  • Consulting with PT with regard to suggested changes in treatment
  • Participating in patient and family education as delegated by the PT
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Active State Physical Therapist Assistant License
• Current CPR with BLS card
• Valid driver’s license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle
• Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home health operations
• Great organization skills and an ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations
• Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.