Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Klarus Home Health•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Klarus Home Health / Jet Health , Inc, is seeking a PRN / Per Diem licensed physical therapy assistant to provide coordinated physical therapy to our home health patients/clients of all age groups under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist in the Benbrook, West Fort Worth, NW to SW Tarrant County and surrounding areas. Work life balance, autonomy and one-to-one patient care are all waiting for you in home health with Klarus!

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy.
Current State License or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the Physical Therapist Licensure Compact (PTLC), if practicing in a state member of the PTLC, to practice Physical Therapy, or if licensure does not apply, meets one of the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(I).
One year experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant, preferred, home health experience highly preferred
Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies.
Good interpersonal skills.
Proof of current CPR.
Reliable transportation, current driver’s license, and current and valid auto liability insurance.
Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing.
Prolonged standing and walking required.
Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs and to meet patient/client and family individualized psychosocial needs.
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

HCHB EMR system knowledge highly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide coordinated physical therapy to home health patients/clients of all age groups under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist
Participates in the coordination of care.