PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA) - Home Health

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA) - Home Health

SummitWest Care | Mesa County, CO
Flexible Schedule | Full-Time or Part Time
$28 $33/hour (DOE) + Mileage

Help Patients Reach Goals at Home

SummitWest care is a local non-profit home health agency serving Mesa County. We're seeking a compassionate, motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide in-home therapy services under the direction of our licensed Physical Therapists.

This position offers flexibility, independence, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while helping them improve mobility, safety, and quality of life in their own homes. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time hours, you'll be supported by a collaborative team that values both excellent patient outcomes and work-life balance for our clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled therapy services in patient homes
• Carry out established treatment plans involving therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance activities, and functional mobility intervention
• Monitor and communicate patient progress and changes to supervising PT
• Encourage patient participation and reinforce goals
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in EMR
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, caregivers, and other care team members

Qualifications

• Current Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in good standing
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt professionally in home-based setting

We Offer

• Flexible, full-time or part-time scheduling
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful, one-on-one patient care
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Benefits for eligible F/T employees:
• • Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) with 3% match
  • Education expense reimbursement

Why Join SummitWest Care?
You matter. We care.

For more than 20 years, SummitWest Care has provided trusted home health services throughout Western Colorado. As a nonprofit organization, our focus is on helping people remain safe, independent, and comfortable at home while supporting the clinicians who make that care possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer
SummitWest Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

All offers of employment at SummitWest Care are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Background check results must meet the standards outlined in SummitWest Care's internal policies and applicable regulations.