Canyon Home Care & Hospice is looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic PTA to join our growing team in the Salt Lake City area. 

Our team embraces an upbeat attitude and a constant drive to learn and grow. We require our therapists to consistently relate positively with patients and their families. We work together to provide the best possible service and pride ourselves on quality patient care. 

We use a simple electronic charting system which allows our clinical team to easily complete their charting in order to spend more time with their patients. 

Home Health experience is preferred. 

JOB SUMMARY

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager/Therapy Supervisor and supervising Physical Therapist.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Licensed, registered, or certified as a physical therapist assistant

2. Two (2) years’ experience preferred, but not required. 

3. Home Health experience preferred, but not required.

4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist.

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

3. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.

4. Provides physician prescribed physical therapy under a written plan of care established by the PT.

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

6. Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.

7. Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.

8. Prepares medical records, progress notes and clinical notes for each patient visit in a timely manner as per agency policy.

9. Informs the PT and other team members of changes in the patient’s condition and needs.

10. Continually reevaluates needs of patient/ family.

11. Coordinates the therapy and care needs with the PT and other IDT members as appropriate.

12. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.

13. Completes and submits progress notes and paperwork in a timely manner per Agency policy.

14. Immediately reports to supervising Physical Therapist any patient incidents/variances or complaints.

15. Demonstrates competent performances of technical skills according to established procedures.

16. Participants in peer review and QM activities as requested.

17. Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.

18. Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.

19. Reports all incomplete work assignments to supervising Physical Therapist.

20. Appearance is always within Agency standards; is clean and well-groomed.

21. Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.

22. Maintains clean and neat work environment.

23. Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making.

24. Maintains current CPR certifications.

Canyon Home Care & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer Female/Veteran/Disabled/Minority