Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Halcyon Home; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid Holiday

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Halcyon Home is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PRN to support geriatric patients in the Austin area. The role involves providing PT services in community and residential settings with at least one year of home health experience preferred.

Current PTA license is required, and knowledge of Homecare Homebase EMR is a plus. This PRN position offers competitive pay and supportive team collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current PTA license or license eligible.
• Experience in home health preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, to identify patient needs and function level.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care with patient, caregiver(s), and team.
• Documents medical records and revises the plan of care as needed.
• Provides supervision to other therapy staff when applicable.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

PTA license

Tools

Homecare Homebase EMR

Job description

Description

Halcyon Home is hiring a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PRN to support our growing geriatric home health population in North, Central or South Austin, TX. We offer competitive pay and wonderful team support.

Are you a charismatic communicator that has the gift of reading people?

Are you a strong finisher who is energized by getting things right?

Do you love engaging with people and take pride in getting everyone taken care of?

Is being a part of a fast-paced team with lots of moving parts exciting to you?

Do you have a strong ability to follow up and follow through on the details to complete every action?

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!

Check out the best places to work link! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7044353

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will provide physical therapy to our patients in both community and residential settings in the Austin 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid Holiday
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Payrate: $30-$40 per visit