PTA - Physical Therapy

Professional Case Management; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Matching 401k

Job summary

Professional Case Management is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide in-home visits across our Home Care division in Mesa, AZ. You will administer plan-of-care visits, document progress, and coordinate with therapists and nurses to support client goals.

Responsibilities include timely visits, adherence to safety and privacy policies, and participation in quality improvement activities. Weekly pay and a benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, vision, and 401k matching

Qualifications

• Licensed/registered as Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of employment.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program approved by APTA.
• Minimum of six months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Documents services, progress, and recommendations per agency policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home physical therapy visits once weekly, each 1–2 hours.
• Provide therapy services following the Plan of Care and therapist guidance.
• Document progress and submits records within seven days.
• Report changes to therapist/nurse and participate in QA activities.
• Uphold safety, infection control, privacy and agency policies.

Skills

In-home visits

Home health care

Documentation

Education

PTA degree

Job description

Whether you work in our Home Care, Clinical Research, Impairments, or Catastrophic Care division, you will support our mission to deliver care and other services that enhance the quality of life of our clients. 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.

• 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.
• 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/concern or schedule changes to the therapist and/or the nursing supervisor on the day of the observed change.
• 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.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
• 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.

Medical ~ Dental ~ Company Paid Short Term Disability ~ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) ~ Health Savings Account (HSA)