Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Halcyon Home; San Marcos (TX); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid Holiday

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Zusammenfassung

Halcyon Home in San Marcos, TX is hiring a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (Full Time) to support geriatric clients in community and residential settings. A minimum of one year of home health experience is preferred, with knowledge of Homecare Homebase being a plus.

The role emphasizes patient and caregiver education, coordination with a physician-led plan of care, and compassionate team collaboration in a fast-paced home health environment.

Qualifikationen

• Active PTA license in good standing.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Strong clinical and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Aufgaben

• Perform ongoing clinical assessment including OASIS assessments.
• Develop and evaluate plan of care with patient and caregiver.
• Document notes, orders and care plans promptly.
• Meet continuing education requirements for agency and license.
• Instruct patients and families in transfers and equipment use.
• Provide patient/family counseling and education.
• Follow physician orders and supervise team members as needed.
• Apply infection control and standard precautions.
• Take assignments within education and competence.
• Supervise and guide PT aides as appropriate.
• Plan and treat neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders.
• Maintain communication with physicians and health practitioners.

Kenntnisse

Home health experience

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Documentation

OASIS familiarity

Ausbildung

Current PTA license

Tools

Homecare Homebase EMR

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Halcyon Home is hiring a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant Full Time to support our growing geriatric home health population in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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.

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