Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health

AccentCare; Somerville (TX); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible spending account

Résumé du poste

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team in Brenham, TX. This PRN role delivers patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and serves patients across Independence, Snook, and Caldwell.

The PTA collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, educates patients and families, and documents care according to policy. Mobility, safety, and functional goals are addressed in coordination with supervising therapists.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Valid license/permit to practice in the state of operation.
• CPR certification required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license and be able to travel to all locations.
• Ability to educate patients and families on basic home safety and medical equipment safety.

Responsabilités

• Provide patient care and document treatment as ordered by physicians and per policy.
• Document interventions, approaches, and treatment priorities.
• Educate and counsel patients to support treatment goals.
• Present patient information to supervising therapist and keep the team informed of status.
• Deliver skilled treatment within agency and payer requirements.
• Collaborate with team members in planning and intervention.
• Accurately document and submit daily notes to prevent interruptions in care.
• Meet agency productivity standards and use work hours efficiently.
• Attend agency meetings and committees as assigned.
• Negotiate patient participation in treatment and plans.

Connaissances

CPR certification

Licensed driver

Patient education

Team communication

Travel to locations

Formation

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Description du poste

Overview

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA

Office Location: Brenham, TX

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Type: PRN

Remote/Virtual Position:No

Coverage Area: Independence, Snook, Caldwell.

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.