Physical Therapist Assistant

iHire; Baytown (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant in Baytown. This role involves providing high-quality care to patients in their homes, following established plans, and ensuring patient safety. Join a compassionate team that values autonomy and offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff

Comprehensive insurance plans

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• 6+ months experience preferred.
• Dependable vehicle and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct physical therapy services per physician's orders.
• Follow the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist.
• Instruct patients in the safe use of assistive devices.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

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Coverage: Baytown, Highlands, East Houston, Northeast Houston

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist Assistant with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

• Work autonomy and flexible schedules
• 1:1 patient care
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance
  
  

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• 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/being supervised by the Physical Therapist and immediate reporting of any changes in status back to Physical Therapist.
• Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines.
• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
• Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care.
• Instructs patients and/or their families in the appropriate and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Instructs the patient and/or caregiver in the therapy home program.
  
  

What is Required?

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association.
• 6+ months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant is preferred
• Currently Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• Must have a dependable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with the laws of the state.
  
  

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $35 - $45 Hourly

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider and Consulting

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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