Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Part-time Home Health

Elara Caring•Conroe, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant to provide home health care. The role supports the company’s mission to deliver care in patients’ homes and contributes to quality and continuity of care by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with physician certification, the plan of care, accepted practice standards, and state practice guidelines. The position involves frequent travel within the branch or office coverage area and may include irregular hours or call hours if applicable. It is physically demanding and can be high stress.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.
Current, unrestricted PTA license valid in the state where the work is performed.
Able and willing to travel within the branch or office coverage area.
Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
Able and willing to travel 50%.
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

Nice To Haves

Six or more months of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to support quality of care.
Provide direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and physician certification.
Follow the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist, work under the Physical Therapist’s supervision, and promptly report changes in patient status.
Follow state Practice Act guidelines.
Verify the plan of care before each visit and provide care according to physician orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
Incorporate patient care goals from the plan of care into therapy.
Instruct patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices, including canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
Instruct the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.