Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Halcyon Home•New Braunfels, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Halcyon Home is hiring a full-time Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to support its geriatric home health population in San Marcos, Texas, and surrounding areas. The role provides physical therapy services to patients in community and residential settings. The position requires a current PTA license and strong clinical, assessment, communication, and time-management skills. Home health experience is preferred; knowledge of Homecare Homebase software is a plus. Compensation is $50–$55 per visit.

Requirements

Current PTA license.
Strong clinical and assessment skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of home health experience is preferred.
Experience in home health or a related healthcare setting is preferred.
Knowledge or experience using Homecare Homebase EMR is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, functioning, and suitability for home care.
Develop and evaluate the plan of care in partnership with the patient, any representative, and caregivers.
Complete clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing and timely basis.
Revise the plan of care based on evaluations and ongoing assessment data.
Meet continuing education requirements of the agency and licensing board.
Assist and instruct patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities.
Teach patients to use equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, and canes safely.
Use therapy equipment appropriate to patient diagnoses and needs.
Provide counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and families.
Provide services ordered by the physician and included in the plan of care; oversee other team members when applicable to ensure patient care is consistent with patient needs.
Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions to prevent contamination and disease transmission during patient care.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
Provide supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides, as appropriate.
Plan and provide treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
Communicate with physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners, as appropriate.