Provide physical therapy services to patients under the direction of a physical therapist and physician's plan of care. Responsibilities include implementing therapeutic exercises, utilizing physical agents, and maintaining detailed clinical records.
Benefit Healthcare was founded in 2013 by a local physical therapist with a simple mission: to bring high‑quality, compassionate care to our community. We acquired the company in 2023 and have remained proudly locally operated and committed to honoring that original mission while expanding our reach.
As the needs of our community grow, we feel a responsibility to grow with them. Our team has been able to serve more patients than ever without ever compromising the quality of care. We consistently strive to be a 4.5–5 star agency, and when we see those standards slip, we invest in retaining and supporting our staff—because exceptional care starts with a supported team. Everyone in our community deserves the best, and we work every day to deliver exactly that.
Pay Range: $30-$36/hr
The physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.
1. Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist
and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
2. Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maxi
mum performance.
3. Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle
re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic
training.
4. Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light,
electricity, ultrasound and massage.
5. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization person-
nel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s
condition.
6. Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes,
and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
7. Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will
be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
8. Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and
Organization in-service Education Program.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Why benefit home health?
We’d love to meet with you if you are passionate about giving exceptional patient care and creating the best Home Health agency in El Paso County!
Benefit Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
Must be a graduate of a CAPTE-approved PT assistant program and have passed the national examination. Requires a valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and current CPR certification.
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