Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Halcyon Home LLC•San Marcos, TX

About The Position

Halcyon Home is hiring a full-time Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to support its growing geriatric home health population in San Marcos, Texas, and surrounding areas. The role provides physical therapy to patients in community and residential settings. The company describes itself as a fast-growing, Central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company focused on hospitality and compassionate care for aging clients. The assistant performs clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments, and develops and evaluates plans of care in partnership with patients, their representatives, and caregivers. The role includes timely clinical documentation, patient and caregiver instruction and counseling, safe transfer and equipment-use training, and providing ordered treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders. The position also involves communication with physicians and other practitioners, infection-control practices, and supervision or guidance of other care team members when appropriate. A current PTA license is required. Home health or related healthcare experience is preferred; at least one year of home health experience is described as preferred. The ability to manage a fast-paced, independent schedule is valued, and knowledge of Homecare Homebase software is a plus.

Requirements

Current PTA license.
Strong clinical and assessment skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of home health experience is preferred.
Experience in home health or a related healthcare setting is preferred.
Knowledge or experience using Homecare Homebase EMR is a plus.
Proven ability to manage a fast-paced, independent work schedule.

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments, to identify patient needs, functioning, and suitability for home care.
Develop and evaluate plans of care with patients, representatives, and caregivers.
Prepare and complete clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical documentation in a timely manner; revise plans of care based on evaluation and assessment data.
Meet continuing education requirements of the agency and licensing board.
Assist and instruct patients and families in appropriate transfer techniques and safe use of walkers, wheelchairs, canes, and other equipment.
Use therapy equipment appropriate to patients’ diagnoses and needs.
Provide patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education.
Provide physician-ordered services according to the plan of care and oversee other team members’ patient care when applicable.
Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions during patient care activities.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
Provide supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides, as appropriate.
Plan and provide treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
Communicate with physicians involved in the plan of care and other healthcare practitioners as appropriate.