Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description The Physical Therapist Assistant provides assistance to the physical therapist in developing and implementing physical therapy treatment, procedures, and related activities for direct patient care. In addition, this position is responsible for consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient centered care. This position offers a combination of hourly pay and visit-based pay: Hourly Pay: For orientation, training, team meetings, and other non-patient care activities. Hours count toward productivity and annual increases. Per-Visit Pay: Earned for patient care visits completed in the home. Why You’ll Love This Role Flexible pay structure with the opportunity to increase earnings based on visit volume while still being paid for meetings, training, and admin time. Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates , making your move as smooth as possible. Full‑Time opportunity (40 hours per week) with flexibility to work holidays or weekends if that best supports patient needs. Comprehensive benefits package — this role is benefits‑eligible. New graduates are welcome to apply — we value fresh perspectives and are committed to supporting your growth from day one. Find out why people love working at Intermountain Health: Learn more Essential Functions Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards. Competent Services : Provides skilled physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups. Conducts treatments according to professional standards (APTA). Productivity Standards : Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line. Documentation and Billing : Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies. Completes patient billing accurately and promptly. Communication : Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals. Ensures smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services. Communicates patient assessments, progress, and concerns with the physical therapist. Continuing Education : Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements. Quality Improvement : Engages in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model. Participates in utilization review audits. Program Development and Marketing : Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program to achieve department goals. Skills Quality Improvement Verbal and Written Communication Patient Engagement Critical ThinkingTime Management Care Planning Compassion Qualifications Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the states where you work. Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers. Basic Computer skills. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting. Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location Intermountain Health Home Services - Home Health at Silverado Ranch Work City Las Vegas Work State Nevada Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $29.43 - $45.39 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. 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