Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

River Valley Home Health and Hospice; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Home Health and Hospice seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled PT services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care. This role serves patients in their homes across Corpus Christi and surrounding areas.

You will guide patients through active and passive exercises, gait training, and functional mobility, using modalities as prescribed to relieve pain and restore independence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an APTA-approved Associate's degree.
• Current state certification or license as required by law.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• CPR certification current and valid.
• Licensed driver with a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy under the direction of a licensed PT and physician’s plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, and transfers.
• Utilizes modalities such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports patient responses and condition changes to the PT and organization staff.
• Instructs patients in care and use of mobility devices (wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes).
• Maintains clinical notes and conference notes in the patient record within prescribed timeframes.
• Participates in Home Care Team meetings and Inservice Education programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

PTA license

CPR certification

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree in science or applied science (APTA approved)

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.

At Nurses On Wheels, we strive to provide excellent care for individuals of all ages and in all stages of life. Our goal is to help you maintain the highest quality of life in the comfort of your own home. We understand the importance of family and we do our best to treat your family like our own. We are here to support, listen, and respond to your care with compassion and understanding.