Physical Therapy Assistant

Humana • San Antonio, TX

68d • $58,400 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Physical Therapist with client related activities and performs delegated procedures commensurate with education and training. All services are initiated and provided under the direction of plan of treatment established by a physician. Evaluations are performed by peers.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school.
• Currently licensed in the State of Texas
• At least one year of experience under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Functions as participating team member who contributes to total client care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Administer treatment program in accordance with the Plan of Care.
• Teach activities of daily living.
• Provide training in proper use of prosthetic devices and adaptive equipment.
• Observe, records and reports to supervisor conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.
• Observes and reports to Licensed Physical therapist changes in the client’s condition and level of function, results of testing and responses to therapeutic program.
• Provides appropriate documentation of services in keeping with Agency policies and procedures.
• Respects patients’ rights, cultural beliefs.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality of all patient/Agency information.
• Adheres to all Agency policies and procedures including HIPAA.
• Accepts only those assignments for which qualified.
• Provides Agency with a required license or certification and necessary information to be able to verify experience.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

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