About this role
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Full-Time or Part-Time | Canyon Homecare & Hospice
Make a difference. Build relationships. Love what you do!
Looking for a rewarding therapy position where youre more than just another employee? At Canyon Homecare & Hospice, we believe great patient care starts with a great team. Were looking for a motivated, compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing home health team!
What Youll Do
- Provide skilled physical therapy interventions to patients in their homes under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Help patients improve strength, mobility, balance, safety, and independence.
- Implement individualized treatment plans and document patient progress.
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility, and fall prevention.
- Communicate and collaborate with an outstanding interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Help patients achieve their goals and maintain the highest possible quality of life.
What Were Looking For
- Current Utah Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
- Compassionate, dependable, and motivated professional.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while being a positive team player.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to patient homes.
- Home health experience is a plus, but not required.
Why Join Canyon?
- Flexible Scheduling: Full-time or part-time opportunities available.
- Competitive Pay: Compensation that recognizes your skills and experience.
- Great Team Environment: Work alongside a supportive team that genuinely enjoys working together.
- Meaningful Work: Build relationships with patients and make a real difference in their lives.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility and independence of providing care in the home setting.
Come Be Part of Something Great!
At Canyon Homecare & Hospice, were proud of the care we provide and the people who make it possible. If youre looking for a place where your contributions matter, your team supports you, and your work makes a difference every day, wed love to meet you!
Apply today and come grow with Canyon Homecare & Hospice!
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
1. A person who is licensed, registered or certified as a physical therapist assistant, if applicable, by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply and meets one of the following requirements:
a. Graduated from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association.
OR
b. If educated outside the United States or trained in the United States military, graduated from an education
program determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist assistant entry level education in the
United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
or identified at 8 CFR 212.15(e).
AND
Passed a national examination for physical therapist assistants.
OR
c. On or before December 31, 2009, meets one of the following:
i. Is licensed, or otherwise regulated in the state in which practicing.
ii. In states where licensure or other regulations do not apply, graduated before December 31, 2009, from a
2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and after January
1, 2010, and has passed any state required examinations for licensure.
OR
iii. Before January 1, 2008, where licensure or other regulation does not apply, graduated from a 2-year
college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
OR
iv. On or before December 31, 1977, was licensed or qualified as a physical therapist assistant and has
achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S.
Public Health Service.
2. Two (2) years experience, preferred.
3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist.