Physical Therapy Assistant

Humana • San Antonio, TX

19h

About The Position

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first 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. Duties of the Physical Therapy Assistant 2 (PTA) include, but are not limited to: 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 company with required license or certifications and necessary information to be able to verify experience. Use your skills to make an impact

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.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Additional languages preferred

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 company with required license or certifications and necessary information to be able to verify experience.

Benefits

• Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed