In-Home Physical Therapy Assistant — Travel-Ready

Elara Caring; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Elara Caring in McKinney, TX is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver patient-centered care in the home setting. This ongoing staff role offers competitive hourly pay and the opportunity to impact thousands of patients in their own homes.

You will work under licensed PT supervision, perform direct PT services, follow Plans of Care, educate patients and families, and travel within the branch area up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.
• Current, unrestricted PTA license valid for the state of work.
• 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Performs direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient’s physician to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Follows Plan of Care as established by Physical Therapist and supervised by the Physical Therapist; report status changes.
• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders and established guidelines.
• Instructs patients and/or families in the safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.
• Physically demanding, high stress environment; full range of body motion including lifting and transferring patients.
• Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable.

Skills

Travel readiness

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Elara Caring in McKinney, TX is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver patient-centered care in the home setting. This ongoing staff role offers competitive hourly pay and the opportunity to impact thousands of patients in their own homes.

You will work under licensed PT supervision, perform direct PT services, follow Plans of Care, educate patients and families, and travel within the branch area up to 50%.