What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN position at Alpine Care Home Health?
Alpine Care Home Health is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care in the home setting. Our team of skilled clinicians help individuals remain safe and independent in their homes, with personalized care that respects the individuals’ goals, values, and overall well-being. Our team brings deep expertise in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and complex care management, and more. We offer customized tools and hands-on support to improve mobility, accelerate recovery, and encourage lasting self-reliance. We take pride in offering personalized, evidence-based care. We work closely with primary care providers, families, and specialists to create care plans that are proactive, holistic, and aligned with each patient’s priorities. Through access to a full range of physical and mental health services, we aim to support patient independence and long-term stability.
We’re building a purpose-driven team passionate about making a difference. If you’re excited to shape the future of home-based care, here’s what the role involves.
Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services; communicates the patient’s progress with other disciplines and directs, supervises and instructs non-professional home health aide staff in the provision of personal care to the patient. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:
- Submit completed physical therapy visit notes; communication notes per agency policy on designated days as requested by Clinical Supervisor
- Submit change orders
- Participate in discharge planning process per Medicare Criteria, policy and procedure
- Attend staff meetings, team conferences and educational in-services, as required
- Be responsible to ensure the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) and provide Age-Friendly Care
Qualifications
- A current unencumbered State Professional License
- Current driver’s license, good driving record, proof of insurance, and reliable mode of transportation
- The ability to make sound professional clinical judgment
- The ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs
- Proficiency in clinical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Perks and Benefits (What we offer):
- Competitive salary and multiple health benefit options
- Career growth and development
- Mentorship and continued learning opportunities
- Engaging and mission driven workplace
- 401(k) matching
- Mileage reimbursement (if eligible)
Every person on our team helps shape the future of Alpine Care Home Health. If you're excited by meaningful work and shared impact, we’d love to hear from you.
