Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA, Home Health, PRN

AccentCare, Inc.; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO & holidays

401(k)

Flexible spending/HSAs

Wellness program

Calm app access

Scrub store credit

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) to join its clinical team serving San Marcos and surrounding areas.

Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will deliver patient treatment, educate families, and document progress while maintaining productivity standards. The role requires an Associate degree, active state license, CPR certification, and ability to travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Valid license to practice in the state of agency operation.
• CPR certification required during employment.
• Licensed driver capable of traveling to all business locations.
• Ability to educate patients and families in home safety and equipment safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and document treatment per physicians orders and agency policy.
• Document interventions, approaches, and treatment priorities.
• Educate, counsel and advise patients during organized treatment sessions.
• Present patient information to supervising therapist and keep the team informed.
• Deliver skilled treatment within agency and payer parameters.
• Collaborate with team on treatment planning and intervention.
• Accurately document daily notes and complete required forms timely.
• Meet agency productivity standards and use work hours efficiently.
• Attend agency meetings and committees as assigned.
• Negotiate patient participation in treatment and scheduling.

Skills

CPR certification

Licensed driver

Communication with patients

Education patients and families

Caseload management

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Type: PRN

Coverage Area: San Marcos and Surrounding Areas

Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8 am to 5 pm | As Needed up to 20 hours a week

What You Need to Know

The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing treatment to patients, functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant provides patient and family education and counseling regarding concerns, planning, implementing and modifying treatment procedures, and maintains appropriate documentation according to policies and procedures and current standards of practice. The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant manages a caseload in conjunction with supervising therapist and in accordance with agency productivity standards, attends and participates in patient and other conferences and agency in-services as assigned.

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Have a valid license, registration, or permit to practice in state of agency operation
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
• Be able to implement care plans and communicate any findings or changes in regards to patients back to the Physical Therapist and physician
• Ability to educate patients and their families in basic home safety and medical equipment safety

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and document treatment in accordance with physicians orders, agency policy and patient needs
• Document appropriate interventions, approaches, strategies, materials and establishing treatment priorities
• Provide organized and efficient patient treatment which includes advising, educating and counseling patients
• Present pertinent patient information to supervising therapist and keeps team informed of patient status
• Provide appropriate skilled treatment to patients according to patient needs and within the parameters set by the agency and payer
• Seek and accept assistance from team members in treatment planning and intervention
• Accurately document, complete and submit daily notes, assist with other required forms in a timely manner to prevent interruptions in patient care
• Meet agency productivity standards and use work hours efficiently
• Attend and participate in agency meetings and committees as assigned
• Appropriately negotiate patients' participation in treatment, treatment times and treatment plans

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.