Physical Therapist Assistant

Human Touch Home Care

is actively seeking a dedicated and compassionate

Physical Therapist Assistant

to join our team.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant with Human Touch Home Care, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in your care. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a skilled and supportive team, all while working in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your professional skills and contribute to shaping the future of home healthcare.

About Us:

Human Touch Home Care is a trusted provider of home healthcare services in Colorado. We offer a full range of skilled and non-skilled services to homebound clients, with a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, client-focused care. Our goal is to help improve the quality of life for seniors, disabled individuals, and those dealing with illness, all within the comfort of their homes. Our diverse team is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of our community with affordable and high-quality healthcare solutions.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

• Positive and supportive work environment

• Contribution to improving healthcare access and quality in the community

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

• + Health insurance

+ Vision

+ Dental

+ Paid Time Off

+ Sick Leave

+ Retirement plans

Responsibilities:

• Performs services planned,

delegated

and supervised by the Physical Therapist.

• Assists

in preparing clinical and progress notes.

• Participates in educating the patient and family.

• Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.

• Understands and adheres to

established

Agency policies and procedures.

• Provides physician or authorized practitioner prescribed physical therapy under a written plan of care

established

by the PT.

• Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.

• Consults with PT

regarding

change in treatment.

• Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.

• Attends

all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.

• Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.

• Informs the PT and other team members of changes in the patient's condition and needs.

• Continually reevaluates needs of patient/family.

• Coordinates the therapy aspects of patient care with the PT.

• Consults with PT to

determine

whether treatment plan should be continued,

changed

or

terminated

.

• Instruction

to patient/family in home program with documentation in medical record notes.

• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.

• Completes and

submits

progress notes and paperwork

in a timely manner

per Agency policy.

• Immediately reports to supervising Physical Therapist any patient incidents/variances or complaints.

• Demonstrates competent performances of technical skills according to established procedures.

• Participates

in peer review and QM activities as

requested

.

• Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.

• Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.

• Reports all incomplete work assignments to

supervising

Physical Therapist.

• Appearance is always within Agency standards;

is

clean and well groomed.

• Demonstrates

effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.

• Maintains clean and neat work environment.

• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making.

• Maintains current CPR certification.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications

:**

• Have completed a physical therapy assistant program accredited by the commission on accreditation in physical therapy or any comparable successor entity; or has graduated from a 2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing, or be registered,

licensed

or certified in another state; or be otherwise qualified to take the physical therapy assistant examination.

• Two (2) years'

experience,

preferred.

• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.

• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Physical Requirements:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care.

Job Type:

Full-time

Salary:

PAY BASED ON EXPERIENCE

$50 per visit

Experience:

Home Health Care: 1 year (preferred)

License:

PTA License

Work Location

: In person

Note:

This job description covers the essential responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits associated with a position as a Physical Therapist. Adjustments can be made based on specific organizational needs and local regulatory requirements. C

an be made based on specific organizational needs and local regulatory requirements.