Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Brenham, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and provides treatment to patients as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The role includes educating and counseling patients and families, planning, implementing, and modifying treatment procedures, and maintaining documentation in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and current standards of practice. The assistant manages a caseload with the supervising therapist and according to agency productivity standards, and attends patient conferences, other conferences, and agency in-services as assigned.

This is a full-time, non-remote position based in Brenham, Texas, covering Navasota, Old Washington, Chappell Hill, and the east side of Brenham. Compensation is paid on a per-point basis; the amount shown in the posting is an estimate of annual compensation.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Valid license, registration, or permit to practice in the state where the agency operates.
• 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 families about basic home safety and medical equipment safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and document treatment according to physicians’ orders, agency policy, and patient needs.
• Document appropriate interventions, approaches, strategies, materials, and treatment priorities.
• Provide organized and efficient patient treatment, including advising, educating, and counseling patients.
• Present relevant patient information to the supervising therapist and keep the team informed of patient status.
• Provide skilled treatment according to patient needs and within agency and payer parameters.
• Seek and accept assistance from team members in treatment planning and intervention.
• Complete and submit daily notes accurately and on time, and assist with other required forms to prevent interruptions in patient care.
• Meet agency productivity standards and use work hours efficiently.
• Attend and participate in agency meetings, committees, conferences, and in-services as assigned.
• Negotiate patients’ participation in treatment, treatment times, and treatment plans appropriately.
• Educate patients and families about basic home safety and medical equipment safety.
• Communicate patient findings or changes to the Physical Therapist and physician.

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
• Employee assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Access to Calm meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
• Company store credit for the first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree