Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant — Caring Impact

UnitedHealth Group; Murchison (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Homecare in Texas is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient treatment under a supervising Physical Therapist, deliver exercise instructions, and education to enhance patient well-being as part of a caring home-health team.

Responsibilities include following state laws, guiding patients through therapy, documenting progress, and coordinating with the care team; weekend rotation required.

Qualifications

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
• Available to work a weekend rotation

Responsibilities

• Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant

Job description

CHRISTUS Homecare in Texas is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient treatment under a supervising Physical Therapist, deliver exercise instructions, and education to enhance patient well-being as part of a caring home-health team.

Responsibilities include following state laws, guiding patients through therapy, documenting progress, and coordinating with the care team; weekend rotation required.