Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Brenham, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The role includes educating and counseling patients and families, planning and implementing treatment procedures, modifying treatment as appropriate, and maintaining documentation in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and current standards of practice. The assistant manages a caseload in conjunction with the supervising therapist and agency productivity standards, and participates in patient conferences, other conferences, agency meetings, committees, and in-services as assigned. The position is PRN, based out of the Brenham, Texas office, and covers Independence, Snook, and Caldwell. It is not remote or virtual.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Valid license, registration, or permit to practice in the state where the agency operates.
• Valid CPR certification maintained while employed in a clinical role.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to all business locations.
• Ability to implement care plans and communicate patient findings or changes to the Physical Therapist and physician.
• Ability to educate patients and families about basic home safety and medical equipment safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and document treatment in accordance with physicians’ orders, agency policy, and patient needs.
• Document appropriate interventions, approaches, strategies, materials, and treatment priorities.
• Provide organized and efficient patient treatment, including advising, educating, and counseling patients.
• Present pertinent patient information to the supervising therapist and keep the team informed about patient status.
• Provide skilled treatment appropriate to patient needs and within agency and payer parameters.
• Seek and accept assistance from team members in treatment planning and intervention.
• Complete and submit daily notes and other required forms accurately and promptly to avoid interruptions in patient care.
• Meet agency productivity standards and use work hours efficiently.
• Attend and participate in agency meetings, committees, patient conferences, and in-services as assigned.
• Negotiate patients’ participation in treatment, treatment times, and treatment plans appropriately.
• Educate patients and families about basic home safety and medical equipment safety.
• Communicate patient findings or changes to the Physical Therapist and physician.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm.
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees.
• Company store credit for the first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree