Physical Therapist Assistant; PTA Thornton

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Interim HealthCare- Northern Colorado Thornton, CO

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) job at Interim Health Care
- Northern Colorado. Thornton, CO.

• Location:
  
  Thornton, Brighton, Northglenn
• Compensation: $45 per visit plus mileage and travel time pay
• Status:
  Full Time or Part-Time (Part time Minimum Expectation of 5 visits or 10 hours per week)

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Discover a new lane in therapy where treatments are personal and outcomes are optimal. As a Home Health PTA, you’ll help patients regain their strength, manage their pain and reach their goals in a home setting where therapy is customized to their daily lives.

As the nation’s first home care company, Interim Health Care® understands the value of home-based care to individuals struggling with strength and mobility challenges. As a Home Health PTA, you can be the person who shows up and helps turn things around. If you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding new career path, you are made for this! Our Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) enjoy some excellent benefits:

• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Competitive, Weekly pay with Direct Deposit available
• Flexible assignments to fit your needs
• Holiday and PTO pay for full time employees
• Medical, dental, vision and supplemental benefits available
• Supportive, caring management that will have your back!
• Continuing education benefits and discounted courses through Colorado Christian University and Rasmussen University

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and goals
• Act at the direction and under the supervision of the treating Physical Therapist and in accordance with the plan of care
• Assist the treating Physical Therapist in documenting exercises in patient's chart and printing out exercises for home as directed by treating Physical Therapist
• Participate in educating the patient and the family with exercises under the direct supervision of the treating Physical Therapist, and other caregivers

A few must-haves for Home Health Physical Therapists:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program and active PTA license in Colroado
• Minimum of one (1) year of physical therapy assistant experience, preferably in home healthcare
• CPR certification (demonstration course required)
• Pass a background check and drug test (we are required to test for THC)
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion

Why Work for Interim Health Care? Founded in 1966, Interim Health Care is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first.

Join a nationwide network of PTAs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide. Interim Health Care is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Final date to receive applications:
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