Physical Therapy Assistant PTA

Harmony Home Health & Hospice; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and hospice company is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team in Salt Lake City. This role involves working with a diverse patient population while providing physician-prescribed therapies in a home setting. Ideal candidates will possess an active PTA license, CPR certification, and excellent communication skills, all while thriving in a flexible and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid State Physical Therapist Assistant License.
• Current CPR with BLS certification required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and operational vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care.
• Document on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Technology literacy

Education

Active State Physical Therapist Assistant License

Current CPR with BLS card

Job description

At Harmony Home Health and Hospice, LLC., we believe in creating a vibrant and supportive work environment where our team members feel valued and motivated to make a difference. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and fun. Join us in our mission to "impact the lives of everyone we touch in a very meaningful, sincere, and deliberate way every single day". While providing exceptional care and support to our community.

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

Home health physical therapist assistants are central to the care team and to maximizing a patients 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 drivers 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.

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Physical Therapy Pta • Salt Lake City, UT, US