Home Health PTA: Flexible Schedule & Growth

Infinity Hospice Care LLC; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k

Health & life insurance

Flexible schedules

Continuing education

Recognition programs

Job summary

Infinity Hospice Care LLC in Texas is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to carry out therapy plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will work with patients in the home health setting and coordinate changes in patient condition with the PT.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, taking measurements, maintaining professional standards, and documenting treatment progress for the supervising therapist and Agency.

Qualifications

• Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrates proven decision‑making skills.
• If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
• Must read, write and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Treat the patient in accordance with a specific program designed by the Physical Therapist and coordinate this with other team members.
• Provide education and training to patients and family regarding the therapy plan, home exercise program, home safety, and diagnosis/illness.
• Take measurements related to patient’s condition; reports and coordinates these and any other changes to the supervising physical therapist.
• Maintain a level of professionalism consistent with the code of ethics of the APTA and HHP and report any unethical situations to the PT Board or appropriate personnel.
• Provide specific documentation of patient treatment and progress to the physical therapist and Agency.
• Participate in face-to-face patient conferences with the Physical Therapist as required by state regulations.
• Participate in mandatory case conferences.
• Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy.
• Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board.

Skills

Therapy skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

English literacy

Hepatitis profile

Education

Associate degree (APTA accredited)

Job description

Infinity Hospice Care LLC in Texas is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to carry out therapy plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will work with patients in the home health setting and coordinate changes in patient condition with the PT.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, taking measurements, maintaining professional standards, and documenting treatment progress for the supervising therapist and Agency.