Home Health PTA - Restore Mobility & Independence

Elara; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Elara Caring seeks a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support patients in the West Houston market, including Houston Heights, Jersey Village, Katy, Sugar Land, Missouri City, and surrounding communities.

You will deliver therapy per the plan, educate families, and assist patients toward independence while traveling between patient homes under supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program approved by the American Therapy Association.
• 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist.
• Help patients work toward therapy goals to improve mobility, function, and independence.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home therapy programs and techniques.
• Teach patients and families how to safely use assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, prosthetics, orthotics).
• Deliver safe, high-quality therapy services per physician orders and state guidelines.

Skills

PTA licensure

Mobility goals focus

Patient education

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Driver's license/transportation

Education

Graduate of PTA program (ACcredited) approved by the American Therapy Association

Job description

Elara Caring seeks a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support patients in the West Houston market, including Houston Heights, Jersey Village, Katy, Sugar Land, Missouri City, and surrounding communities.

You will deliver therapy per the plan, educate families, and assist patients toward independence while traveling between patient homes under supervision of a Physical Therapist.