Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Indianola, MS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and functions 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 in coordination with the supervising therapist and according to agency productivity standards. The position attends patient and other conferences, agency in-services, meetings, and committees as assigned. The position is full-time, based at the Indianola, Mississippi office, and covers service areas in Bolivar and Sunflower counties. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Compensation is estimated at $57,900 to $70,000 annually for full-time status and is paid on a pay-per-point basis.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Valid license, registration, or permit to practice in the state of agency operation.
• Maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
• Licensed driver able 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 their families in 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 appropriate interventions, approaches, strategies, and materials, and establish 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 appropriate skilled treatment according to patient needs and within agency and payer parameters.
• Seek and accept assistance from team members in treatment planning and intervention.
• Accurately complete and submit daily notes and other required forms in a timely manner 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.
• Provide patient and family education and counseling regarding concerns.
• Communicate patient findings or changes to the Physical Therapist and physician.
• Educate patients and families in basic home safety and medical equipment safety.

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.
• Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm.
• 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