Full Time Home Health PTA Physical Therapist Assistant

Halcyon Home LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People-First Culture

Excellent Core Values

Team Support

401(k)

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holiday

Vision insurance

Job summary

Halcyon Home LLC in Fort Worth, TX is hiring a Full Time Home Health PTA to support geriatric patients in community and home settings. The PTA will perform assessments, develop plans of care, and educate patients and families while coordinating with physicians and the care team.

The ideal candidate holds a current PTA license, can work independently, and has strong clinical skills. Experience with Homecare Homebase is a plus; familiar with OASIS and home health protocols is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current PTA license.
• Knowledge or experience with Homecare Homebase EMR is a plus.
• Experience in home health or related healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong clinical and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, to identify patient needs and plan care.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care with patient and caregiver(s).
• Documents notes and orders in a timely manner and updates POC as needed.
• Provides patient and caregiver education and counseling.
• Supervises and guides assistants as appropriate.
• Coordinates with physicians and other health care professionals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Independent work

Time management

Education

PTA license

Tools

Homecare Homebase

Job description

Full Time Home Health PTA Physical Therapist Assistant

Halcyon Home LLC Fort Worth, Texas, United States

About this position

Halcyon Home is hiring a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant Full Time to support our growing geriatric home health population in Fort Worth, TX and surrounding areas. We offer competitive pay and wonderful team support.

About Us:

Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Place to Work in Austin!! Come join our team!

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As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will provide physical therapy to our patients in both community and residential settings in the Fort Worth, TX area and surrounding areas. A minimum of one year of home health experience is preferred, along with a proven ability to manage a fast-paced, independent work schedule. Knowledge of Homecare Homebase software is a plus!

Essential Functions:

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, and appropriateness of patient for home care.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Documents, prepares, and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.
• Assists and instructs patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients’ diagnoses and needs.
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient and caregiver education.
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients’ needs.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Provides supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides, as appropriate.
• Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.

Salary Information

$0 - $0Hourly Wage

Requirements

• Current PTA license
• Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR would be a plus
• Experience in home health or related healthcare setting preferred
• Strong clinical and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

What Makes Us Different:

• People-First Culture: WE truly value and support our team.
• Excellent Core Values: Communicate, Connect, Collaborate, Care, and Say Yes!
• Team Support: Work alongside a caring and collaborative group of professionals.
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holiday
• Vision insurance

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