Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Mobile/Home-Based Care

West Coast Wound•Austin, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and dependable Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide high-quality physical therapy services to patients in their homes throughout the Austin, Texas region. The PTA works under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver skilled therapeutic interventions, implement established plans of care, monitor patient response and progress, reinforce home exercise programs, and educate patients and caregivers to improve mobility, function, safety, and independence. The role involves providing care independently within the PTA's scope of practice in a home-based setting. The PTA adapts treatment to each patient's needs and home environment, coordinates with the supervising Physical Therapist and other healthcare professionals, and completes accurate, timely clinical documentation. This is a full-time 1099 independent contractor position with a four-day, 10-hour schedule. The typical start time is between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM, depending on patient scheduling and geographic coverage. Daily schedules may vary based on patient locations, visit duration, and patient needs. Guaranteed base pay is $1,080 per week, calculated at $45 per patient visit based on a minimum of six visits per day. Additional visits beyond the daily base of six are paid at $45 per visit, subject to the independent contractor agreement. The PTA travels to assigned patients' homes throughout the Austin, Texas service area.

Requirements

Current and valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, and rehabilitation principles.
Strong understanding of physical therapy treatment techniques and functional mobility principles.
Ability to safely and effectively implement a Physical Therapist's established plan of care.
Knowledge of therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, functional mobility, neuromuscular re-education, strengthening, transfer training, and fall prevention.
Strong observation and patient monitoring skills, including ability to recognize and appropriately communicate changes in patient condition or functional status.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage a mobile patient caseload while maintaining appropriate communication with the supervising Physical Therapist.
Punctual, dependable, organized, and professional.
Comfort entering and providing care in patients' homes and working with patients and caregivers in a home-based environment.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
Ability to arrive within scheduled visit timeframes, manage travel and daily scheduling, and carry and transport necessary clinical equipment and supplies.
Ability to adapt treatment to different home environments and available space and demonstrate sound clinical judgment within the PTA's scope of practice when working independently in the community.
Ability to practice within the scope of a Texas Physical Therapist Assistant license and applicable supervision requirements, and follow the plan of care developed by the supervising Physical Therapist.

Nice To Haves

CPR/BLS certification preferred or required according to company policy.
Previous home health, mobile therapy, outpatient, orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, or community-based experience.

Responsibilities

Travel to patients' homes throughout the assigned service area to provide treatment under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist.
Review the established plan of care, treatment goals, precautions, and relevant clinical information before treatment.
Provide interventions in accordance with the Physical Therapist's plan of care, including therapeutic exercises and activities, neuromuscular re-education, gait and mobility training, balance and coordination training, functional strengthening, transfer training, fall prevention and safety training, manual therapy when appropriate and within scope, and functional mobility and activity training.
Help patients improve strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, endurance, gait, mobility, and functional performance.
Train patients in safe and appropriate use of assistive devices as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Implement and reinforce individualized home exercise programs established by the Physical Therapist.
Educate patients and caregivers about exercises, mobility strategies, safety precautions, fall prevention, positioning, transfers, and promoting independence.
Monitor patient response to treatment and recognize changes in pain, functional status, mobility, tolerance, or overall condition.
Communicate significant changes, treatment response, progress, concerns, or barriers to the supervising Physical Therapist in a timely manner and provide feedback on patient progress.
Assist with reassessments and other clinical follow-up activities as appropriate and permitted within the PTA's scope of practice.
Modify treatment activities within the established plan of care when appropriate and within scope, communicating clinically significant changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Reinforce proper body mechanics, transfer techniques, positioning, and safety strategies with patients and caregivers.
Adapt treatment to the patient's home environment, available space and equipment, functional abilities, and individual needs while following the established plan of care.
Coordinate care and communicate professionally with Physical Therapists, physicians, nurses, caregivers, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
Communicate promptly about patient concerns, cancellations, scheduling changes, or other issues that may affect care.
Complete accurate, timely, and thorough daily treatment notes and other required clinical documentation, including treatment response, progress toward goals, interventions, education, home exercise program instruction, communications, and changes in condition.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, professional standards, payer requirements, PTA supervision requirements, and company policies.
Maintain patient confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries, and provide compassionate, respectful, and professional care to patients and families.
Arrive at scheduled visits within the expected timeframe, manage travel time and daily scheduling efficiently, and transport necessary clinical equipment and supplies.
Respect patients' homes, privacy, routines, and individual preferences, and maintain a safe and professional environment during visits.