Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

About the job

Advanced Home Health & Hospice is hiring a home health physical therapy assistant (PTA) for Advanced Home Health and Hospice of Northern Idaho in Coeur d'Alene. The PTA supports physical therapists by carrying out therapy plans with patients in their homes, helping them regain or improve physical function, mobility and quality of life.

What you'll do

• Help physical therapists develop and carry out individualized treatment plans built on each patient's assessment and goals
• Provide the therapeutic exercises, modalities and interventions the physical therapists prescribe to build patients' strength, flexibility, balance and coordination
• Teach patients and families exercise techniques, home exercise programs and ways to manage physical conditions and prevent injuries
• Track how patients progress and respond to therapy, document changes in condition, and tell the supervising physical therapist about significant findings
• Help patients move, transfer and handle activities of daily living when needed, keeping them safe and comfortable during sessions
• Give patients feedback and support so they stick with their therapy programs
• Keep patient records accurate, current and in line with regulatory and organizational standards
• Work with physical therapists and other health care professionals to coordinate patient care
• Take part in ongoing training and professional development

What you need

• An associate degree from an accredited institution's Physical Therapy Assistant program
• A valid Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license from the state in which the work is done
• 2 or more years of experience working as a PTA
• A working knowledge of the principles, techniques and best practices of physical therapy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, caregivers and health care professionals
• Able to set priorities, juggle several responsibilities and adjust quickly as needs change in a fast-paced setting
• A compassionate, caring manner that builds rapport with patients
• Able to lift and transfer patients up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance
• Able to bend, stand, walk and climb stairs for extended periods, and strong enough to handle therapy equipment and help patients move
• Visual acuity and dexterity for tasks such as reading medical records and handling therapy tools
• Able to work in different home environments, which may mean stairs, tight spaces or uneven surfaces
• Able to respond quickly in emergencies, accept criticism and stay calm and effective under high stress
• Core strength in the abdomen and lower back to hold part of the body steady, repeatedly or for long stretches, without tiring

Schedule

• Full-time or part-time
• Weekdays, day hours from 8 AM to 5 PM

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement