Physical Therapist Assistant PTA -Tooele SIGN ON BONUS

Harmony Home Health & Hospice; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Careers Advancement

Job summary

Harmonyhomehealth in Utah seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our home health care team. You will provide physician-prescribed PT services in patients' homes under a PT plan of care, promoting functional improvement and safety.

We offer flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and opportunities for advancement in a supportive, patient-centered environment. A valid PTA license and CPR/BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Active State Physical Therapist Assistant License.
• Current CPR with BLS.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Understanding of Federal, State, and local laws governing home health operations.
• Great organization skills and ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies.
• Experience documenting in an EMR system.

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 on suggested changes; participating in patient and family education as delegated by the PT.
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

PTA license

CPR/BLS

Driver's license

Regulatory knowledge

Organization

Calm under pressure

Communication

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

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.