Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA
About The Position
All About Home Care is a Houston-based home health care agency serving Houston and surrounding communities since 2004. The agency is seeking Physical Therapist Assistants to provide home health care in the Southeast Greater Houston area, including Baytown, Pasadena, La Porte, Pearland, Friendswood, League City, and Texas City. PRN Physical Therapist Assistants are also sought for The Woodlands and Conroe areas. Patient care is documented using Kinnser software. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by a Physical Therapist, works with other health care personnel in patient care planning, and helps patients improve or minimize residual physical disabilities and reach the most productive level possible within their capabilities. The position also includes patient and family instruction, clinical documentation, and participation in agency programs and conferences.
Requirements
- Graduate of a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Currently licensed in the state of Texas.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of home health experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.
- Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by a Physical Therapist.
- Improve or minimize patients’ residual physical disabilities.
- Help return each individual to an optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
- Perform skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the plan of care established by a Physical Therapist.
- Participate with other health care personnel in patient care planning.
- Take initial histories and perform initial evaluations.
- Consult with the Physical Therapist regarding changes in treatment.
- Instruct patients and family members or significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
- Participate in mandatory in-service programs and present in-service programs as assigned.
- Participate in performance improvement activities as assigned.
- Attend scheduled patient care conferences.
- Prepare medical records and progress notes, and update care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as required by the agency.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Performance-based bonus
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Direct contributions toward student loan repayment
- Access to 0% interest loans to help consolidate or pay off high-interest debt, including student loans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
