Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Halcyon Home LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 4,133,000 - 6,199,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holiday

Vision insurance

Job summary

Halcyon Home LLC in Austin, TX seeks a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN to support geriatric patients in North, Central, or South Austin. The role emphasizes compassionate care, strong communication, and the ability to manage a fast-paced home health schedule.

The PTA provides therapy services in community and residential settings, with a focus on patient-centered outcomes and adherence to the care plan. PRN status allows flexible scheduling to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Current PTA license
• Strong clinical and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Experience in home health is a plus

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs and functional status.
• Develops and updates the plan of care in collaboration with the patient and caregiver(s).
• Documents clinical notes and orders in the EMR in a timely manner.
• Provides supervision and guidance to assistants as appropriate.
• Delivers home health therapy services in community and residential settings in the Austin area.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Tools

Homecare Homebase EMR

Job description

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Halcyon Home LLC Austin, Texas, United States

About this position

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.

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