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 to patients across the Greater Houston area, with coverage in North, South, East, West, and Central Houston. PRN opportunities are also available in The Woodlands and Conroe. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by a Physical Therapist. The role includes evaluating patients, carrying out skilled procedures, helping patients improve or minimize residual physical disabilities, and supporting them in reaching the most productive level possible within their capabilities. The position also involves patient and family instruction, coordination with other health care personnel, documentation, and participation in agency programs and care conferences.
Requirements
- Graduate from a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Hold a current license 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 and help them return to an optimum and productive level within their capabilities.
- Perform skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the Physical Therapist’s plan of care.
- Participate in patient care planning with other health care personnel.
- Take the initial history and perform the initial evaluation.
- 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, progress notes, and care plan updates for each patient visit in a timely manner and in accordance with agency requirements.
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 for consolidating or paying off high-interest debt, including student loans
- Competitive salary
- Growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
