Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Growing Team at Granite Peak Home Health!

We’re thrilled that you’re considering Granite Peak Home Health! Your interest means a lot to us, and we’re excited about the possibility of welcoming talented individuals like you to our team. Let’s grow together and make a difference! Exciting perks and competitive pay await you!

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

• Currently licensed, registered, or certified in the state(s) in which practicing.

• Two (2) years experience, preferred.

• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of the Agency.

• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Principal Responsibilities:

This position reports to Home Health Director and PT’s

• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.

• Provides physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.

• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.

• Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient's capabilities.

• Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.

• Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.

• Consult with PT regarding change in treatment.

• Instruct patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.

• Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.

• Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.

• Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.

• Prepares medical records, and progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit promptly as per Agency policy.

• Performs services planned, delegated, and supervised by the PT.

• Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.

• Participates in educating the patient and family.

• Performs maintenance therapy services under a maintenance program established by a qualified therapist, when acting within the therapy scope of practice defined by applicable state licensure laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• Home care and home health background.

• Experience working in a home healthcare environment.

• Familiarity with healthcare regulations, HIPAA compliance, and patient privacy requirements.

• Knowledge of the local healthcare market and community outreach strategies.

• Knowledge of appropriate software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Wellsky (EHR).

• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.

• Clean driver’s license with a clean driving record (Preferred).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and holiday pay.

• Retirement plan.

• Mileage reimbursement.

• Flexible schedule.

• Life insurance.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid

GRANITE PEAK HOME HEALTH provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.