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Allied Health – Physical Therapy Assistant – Home Health Care & Assisted Living
POSITION TYPE: Allied Health
SPECIALTY UNIT: Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
LOCATION: Golden/Lakewood Area, Colorado
SHIFT: Weekdays Only
JOB TYPE: Full-Time – Permanent
$10K Sign-On Bonus
Job Description:
A Physical Therapy Assistant, or Physical Therapy Aide, supports Physical Therapists and Physicians in helping patients who are recovering from injuries, management of pain and restore their mobility through Home Health and Assisted Living Facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Counsel patients and their families on what to do following treatment.
- Observe the patients they are working with before, during and after therapy and report notes to the Physical Therapist.
- Assign specific exercises for the patient and help the patients do these exercises.
- Use devices, such as walkers, and other equipment to help patients regain movement and reduce pain.
- Use a variety of techniques, including stretching exercises and massage, to treat patients.
- Assists Physician in patient evaluation with functional ability tests and participates Plan of Care.
- Observe patients before, during and after undergoing therapy sessions and take consistent notes of their progress and health status for the Physical Therapist to review.
- Complete clerical duties like scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, emails and sanitizing the therapy rooms after sessions.
Job Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Direct deposit
- 401K with 15% matching
- Comprehensive & Robust Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Ability to provide customized care and connection with patients
- Employee discount program
- Mileage reimbursement or car program
- Optional iPad purchase program
- Paid training
- Continuing education
- Vale driven professional and supportive culture
- Excellent room for growth and advancement
- Referral bonuses
- EAP program
- Holiday rates
Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program (PTA) required.
- PTA Certification required.
- Must be currently PTA licensed with the State of Colorado.
- At least (1) year experience preferred.
- Physical Therapist Assistant experience in Home Health or Assisted Living preferred.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to read, document and execute detailed instructions as appropriate.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Adequate verbal and written communication skills.
- Compassion and empathy.
- Good attention to detail.