Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

Professional Case Management

Denver, CO 80285

Posted 5 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Job Description

    Physical Therapist Assistant

    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!
    $40/hr. ?(including 100% of Hourly Wage Paid for All Drive Time)

    Provide physical therapy treatments to home care clients under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist in accordance with the Plan of Care

    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 (866) 776-0127 x350 or at [email protected] 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.

  • Job Benefit(s)

    Continuing education