Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA

Professional Case Management; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 46,838 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Create your own schedule

Great Work/Life balance

Benefits: PTO/Medical/Dental/Vision/4-

Job summary

Professional Case Management is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide in-home visits in Colorado on a flexible schedule. PTAs conduct weekly 1–2 hour visits with one-on-one patient relationships, promoting health, quality of life and peace of mind.

Qualified candidates have PTA program completion, current license, and at least 6 months of experience, plus strong communication and driving ability. Great work/life balance and benefits available are offered.

Qualifications

• Current license/registration/certification to practice as a PTA in the employing state.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program approved by the APTA.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience as a PTA.
• Demonstrated written, verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Licensed driver with clean driving record and insured.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services and education/training to clients in their homes according to the Plan of Care.
• Completes visits in a timely manner per Agency policy.
• Documents all services provided, observations, progress, and recommendations within seven days.
• Reports changes to the therapist and nursing supervisor on the day of the change.
• Participates in interdisciplinary activities and attends client care conferences as needed.
• Promotes referrals and participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Driving

Education

Graduate PTA program (APTA-approved)

Job description

Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms!

Hiring Physical Therapist Assistants in Colorado

Come join our growing team! A few of our perks:

• Create your own schedule!
• Great Work/Life balance!
• $40/hr. (Weekly Pay, including 100% of Hourly Wage Paid for Drive Time)
• Benefits Available (Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401k)

We provide in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers who are suffering from chronic and terminal illnesses, as a result of their previous work environment.

Our Physical Therapy Assistants conduct in-home visits for our clients. The PTA visits are conducted weekly and typically last 1-2 hours per visit.

Benefit from one-on-one patient relationships and from the satisfaction of enhancing clients’ health, quality of life and peace of mind. You make your own schedule - that leaves you with time to attend school, travel, volunteer or to enjoy activities with your family and friends.

Qualifications

• Current license, registration or certification to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of employment or be qualified to take the physical therapy examination.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Demonstrated written, verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Licensed driver with clean driving record and insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability

• Provides physical therapy services and education/training to clients in their homes following the physician’s Plan of Care and the specific functions identified in the therapy care plan.
• Completes visits in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
• Documents all services provided, observations, client progress, and recommendations on designated forms and submits to the agency within seven (7) days of providing service or per Agency policy.
• Reports changes/concerns or schedule changes to the therapist and/or the nursing supervisor on the day of the observed change.
• Participates in interdisciplinary activities per Agency guidelines.
• Attends client care conferences as needed to provide information to other members of the team.
• Promotes referrals to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings and continuing education programs.
• Participates in the Agency quality improvement activities pertinent to role of Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control practices by compliance with Agency policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and reports potentially unsafe situations.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
• Assesses environment and initiates actions to prevent accidents and promote safety. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Does not discuss client or staff identities, conditions, or circumstances in public or with others who are not professionally involved with the situation/person.
• Protects written confidential documents in a manner that prevents unauthorized access.
• Adheres to all Agency policies about client privacy and security of information.
• Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Medicare, CHAP, and/or Joint Commission standards and professional and community standards.
• Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development. Identifies learning/developmental needs.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Standard Rate: $40.00 Hourly plus shift differentials, where applicable.

Please contact Rick Carey at [phone] x350 or at [e-mail] today to learn more about our opportunities where you can make a difference in your own career!

Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.