What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Alliant Home Health?
We are looking for an educated and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. You will work closely and under the direction of the Physical Therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.
Benefits
- Schedule is flexible to allow independence
- Mileage compensation
- iPad available, some restrictions apply
- Employees have access to a full complement of continuing-education courses as well as a wide variety of career development opportunities
Please note this position is paid per visit.
Responsibilities
- Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
- Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
- Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
- Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
- Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
- Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
- Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
- Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
- Participate in patient status judgments
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards
- Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Skills
- Proven working experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant
- Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
- Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
- Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
- Health care administration and documentation skills
- Licensed through the State
- Associate degree as a PTA
Alliant Home Health is a clinician and Veteran owned company based in Colorado. Our work environment is social, energetic, and supportive. Our culture supports flexible working hours and growth opportunities. Our employees have access to a full complement of continuing-education courses as well as a wide variety of career development opportunities. We are offering a comprehensive benefits plan to Full Time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO (Part and Full Time), and 401K. Alliant Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.
Salary : $40
