Physical Therapist Assistant; PTA PT Santa Fe

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PT Santa Fe

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Job Summary

Home health physical therapist assistants are central to the care team and to maximizing a patient’s functional potential. Clinicians working in home health are on the front lines of health care and often practice at the top of their license. If you are interested in a changing work environment, seeing patients with a variety of diagnoses, and flexibility in your schedule, home health just may be your best choice!

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement

Responsibilities

• Provide physician‑prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
• Provide evidence‑based direct intervention with patients in their place of residence.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co‑workers.
• Work under the supervision of a PT:
  • Promptly communicate any patient concerns or changes in status.
  • Consult with PT regarding suggested changes in treatment.
  • Participate in patient and family education as delegated by the PT.
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Active State Physical Therapist Assistant License.
• Current CPR with BLS card.
• Valid driver’s license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle.
• Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home health operations.
• Great organizational skills and the ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
• Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients.
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job‑related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Disclaimer

Jobs are posted by independently owned and operated provider agencies. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of the agency. All inquiries about employment should be made directly to the agency location. This aggregate job board is hosted by the Homecare and Hospice Association of Utah (HHAU). HHAU does not have access to candidate information and is not responsible for any of the job postings other than those posted for positions where HHAU is the employer.

Seniority level
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Entry level.
Employment type
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Part‑time.
Job function
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Health Care Provider.
Industries
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Hospitals and Health Care.