Physical Therapy Assistant

Our Company

Abode Hospice and Home Health

Overview

$5000 Sign On bonus + Relocation assistance 

Abode Home Health is actively seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA to join our home health care team in Grand Junction, CO. This role allows you to work closely with patients in the comfort of their homes.

 

Our comprehensive benefits include: * Competitive pay + $5000 Sign On bonus

 * Relocation assistance * Flexible schedule * Tuition reimbursement + other discounts

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care
• Direct and aid patient in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training
• Utilize physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage
• Instruct in use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
• Observe and report to the physical therapist the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in condition
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the CAPTE with current licensure to practice in state of operation
• 1+ year PTA experience
• Home health experience preferred
• Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence

About our Line of Business

At Abode Hospice and Home Health, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, Abode Hospice and Home Health is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about Abode Hospice and Home Health, please visit www.abodehospiceandhomehealth.com. Follow us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Additional Job Information

Physical Therapist Assistant - Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA - LPTA 

Salary Range

USD $35.00 - $38.00 / Hour