Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Ennis, Texas

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and provides treatment to patients as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The role includes educating and counseling patients and families, planning and implementing treatment procedures, modifying procedures as appropriate, and maintaining documentation in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and current standards of practice. The assistant manages a caseload with the supervising therapist in accordance with agency productivity standards and participates in patient conferences, other conferences, and agency in-services as assigned.

This full-time, non-remote position is based in Desoto, Texas, and covers Ellis County. Compensation is paid on a per-point basis; the posted estimated annual compensation is $81,600–$99,700, based on experience.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Valid license, registration, or permit to practice in the state where the agency operates.
• Maintain valid CPR certification 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 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 of patient status.
• Provide skilled treatment according 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 accurately and on time, and assist with other required forms to prevent interruptions in patient care.
• Meet agency productivity standards and use work hours efficiently.
• Attend and participate in agency meetings and committees 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.
• Attend and participate in patient and other conferences and agency in-services as assigned.

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.
• Employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to the Calm meditation, sleep, and relaxation app.
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees.
• Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree