Dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant — Patient-Focused Care

Accentcare Inc; Nevada, Lavon (TX, TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company matching

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

AccentCare Inc. is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in McKinney, TX, to work full-time under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

You will provide patient care, document treatments, and support an interdisciplinary team while traveling to Nevada, Lavon and surrounding areas. The role requires an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy, a valid license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Valid license, registration, or permit to practice in state of agency operation.
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations.
• Be able to implement care plans and communicate any findings or changes in regards to patients back to the Physical Therapist and physician.
• Ability to educate patients and their families in basic home safety and medical equipment safety.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and documents treatment in accordance with physicians orders, agency policy and patient needs.
• Documents appropriate interventions, approaches, strategies, materials and establishing treatment priorities.
• Provides organized and efficient patient treatment which includes advising, educating and counseling the patient.
• Presents pertinent patient information to supervising therapist and keeps team informed of patient status.
• Provides appropriate skilled treatment to patients according to patient needs and within the parameters set by the agency and payer.
• Seeks and accepts assistance from team members in treatment planning and intervention.
• Accurately documents, completes and submits daily notes, assists with other required forms in a timely manner to prevent interruptions in patient care.
• Meets agency productivity standards and uses work hours efficiently.
• Attends and participates in agency meetings and committees as assigned.
• Appropriately negotiates the patient' s participation in treatment, treatment times and treatment plans.

Education

Associates degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

AccentCare Inc. is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in McKinney, TX, to work full-time under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

You will provide patient care, document treatments, and support an interdisciplinary team while traveling to Nevada, Lavon and surrounding areas. The role requires an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy, a valid license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license.