Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

The Pennant Group; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist and per the physician's plan of care.

The PTA will treat patients, conduct therapeutic exercises, and aid in gait and functional training in home health/senior living settings. Responsibilities include documenting clinical notes, using modalities like heat or ultrasound, and instructing patients in mobility aids while collaborating with the organization’s Home

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an A.S. degree approved by the APTA.
• Current license or certification as required by state law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• CPR certification maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training.
• Utilize physical agents such as heat, cold, ultrasound and massage.
• Observe and report patient responses and changes in condition to the PT and organization staff.
• Instruct patients in care and use of mobility aids and prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Maintain clinical records and notes within prescribed timeframes.
• Participate in Home Care Team meetings and inservice education.

Skills

Communication skills

CPR certification

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in science or applied science approved by APTA

Job description

Job Description Summary

The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization Inservice Education Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Employer and Company Information

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.

The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.

More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

We are a dedicated team of local professionals focused on delivering personalized hospice care with an emphasis on quality and excellence. Our staff of caring professional have roots in this area, and we work with each patient and family to ensure that our care is personalized to respect the unique needs of each person we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.