Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

• Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist set forth in the plan of care authorized by the patient’s medical provider, focused on improving patients' motor skills, sensory integration, coordination, strength, endurance, balance, and mobility.
• Observe, record, and report to the Physical Therapist any changes in the patient's medical condition.
• Schedule appointments on a date and time agreed upon by the patient, Therapist, and other involved health team personnel.
• Complete visits on the day of service, enter accurate and detailed documentation into applicable computer program and synch visits to the back office daily.
• Provide recommendations to the Physical Therapist for equipment and assistive devices.
• Provide education and training to patients, caregivers, and family members on safe techniques, energy conservation, and strategies to optimize patients' independence and safety as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Immediately report any and all untoward incidents and reportable occurrences involving agency patients, using the incident reporting mechanism and documentation supplied by the agency.
• Maintain adequate patient supplies for the patient in their home per patient specific needs.
• Maintain and care for PT supplies and all agency provided equipment.
• Maintain current licenses and certifications.
• Complete position-specific training, maintain program information and protocols by attending continuing education courses related to program responsibilities. Keep up-to-date with technology and apply new knowledge to the job.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, conference calls or other technical assistance methods as well as department meetings and local trainings.
• Comply with federal, state and local procedures, rules and regulations and employer policies and procedures.
• Complete required annual CEUs and provide documentation to Home Health Administrator.
• Promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN and PT Case Manager. Case manager will discuss with QA/QI RN if needed.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the patient team.
• Is available for on-site supervisory visits with the Physical Therapist.
• Attend 80% of scheduled staff meetings.
• Participate in QA/QI activities as requested.
• Respect patient rights and is respectful of patient and family needs at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Successful completion of an accredited PTA program and Colorado Board of PTA.
• Valid Colorado Physical Therapy Aide licensure.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current BLS.
• NIMS certification required; can be obtained at job. Must complete within 60 days of hire

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and other software, able to apply knowledge of computers within secure databases, able to learn new technologies.
• Ability to create trusting, therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
•  Effective organizational, time management, and planning skills.
• Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence.
• Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles, practices and interventions.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred.

• Successful completion of an accredited PTA program.
• Six months to one year of related experience, preferably in a home health care setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must pass a background check and preemployment urine analysis.

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