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Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health - Competitive Comp / Great Benefits /

i4 Search Group, Lakewood, Colorado, United States

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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.

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