Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA

Professional Case Management; Colorado; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Professional Case Management is hiring Physical Therapy Assistants in Colorado, offering flexible schedules and competitive pay at $40 per hour. As a vital part of in-home care to chronically ill clients, PTAs enhance patients' quality of life. The position requires a valid license and prior experience, fostering a rewarding work environment with one-on-one patient care.

Benefits

Create your own schedule

Great Work/Life balance

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as PTA in Colorado.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience as PTA.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to clients in their homes.
• Documents all services provided and client progress.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program

Job description

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Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA

Apply locations CO - Byers CO - Deer Trail time type Part time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R7014

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. (including 100% of Hourly Wage Paid for Drive Time)

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.

Mission & Values

About Us

PCM has been an industry leader in delivering specialized in-home care and other services to clients for over 30 years. Our Home Care division is the nation’s premier Home Healthcare provider to former nuclear weapons and uranium workers, upholding the highest standards of care through accreditation by the Accreditation Commission of Health Care (ACHC).