Physical Therapist Assistant

Company: Professional Case Management
Location: Denver
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

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 Drive Time) Our Physical Therapist Assistants conduct in-home visits for our clients. The PTA visits are conducted weekly and typically last 1-2 hours per visit. 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 rick.carey@procasemanagement.com 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.

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