Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Adaptive Home Health / Fira Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,918 - 93,883; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunities for advancement

Travel reimbursement

PTO

Holidays

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Job summary

A healthcare agency in Galveston is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver patient-centered care in homes. Responsibilities include providing therapy services, managing patient outcomes, and maintaining documentation. A Texas PTA license and CPR certification are mandatory, with home health experience preferred, offering competitive hourly pay of $58. The position features a flexible schedule and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Strong organization skills and time management are crucial.
• CPR certification is required.
• Previous experience in home health is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services in patient homes as per the care plan.
• Perform timely clinical documentation and visit notes.
• Manage patient outcomes through collaboration with the supervising therapist.

Skills

Strong organization skills

Time management

Effective communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Current Texas Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license

BLS Certification

Tools

Homecare Homebase

Job description

About our Company

Adaptive Home Health is a privately owned agency delivering high-acuity, patient-centered care throughout Texas. Our clinicians are backed by an experienced and passionate clinical and operational support team - so they can focus on what matters most: providing exceptional care. We offer region-leading compensation, travel bonuses, and mileage reimbursement. Come join a multidisciplinary team where your skills are valued, and your impact is felt every single day!

Territory

Galveston and its surround areas.

Pay

• $58 per hour/point

Job Type

• Full Time

Job Description

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for comprehensive treatment in the patient's home, including the completion of skilled documentation through Homecare Homebase.

• Provide physical therapy services as ordered and indicated in the plan of care
• Perform prompt clinical documentation and visit notes
• Communicate effectively with the physician, supervising therapist, interdisciplinary care team members, patient and caregivers
• Comfortable working in all aspects of the home health setting
• Implement and maintain physical therapy protocols and apply them to specialty populations and clinically indicated.
• Manage patient functional outcomes through appropriate treatment in collaboration with the supervising therapist

Requirements

• Strong organization skills and time management
• Able to multitask and accomplish and meet timelines
• Professional appearance and effective communication skills
• Current Texas Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
• One year of home health experience as a PTA is preferred, but not required
• Current Texas driver's license
• CPR certification
• Experience with healthcare software (Homecare Homebase preferred)

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Physical Therapy License (Required)

Work Location

• Multiple locations/on the road - Galveston and its surround areas.

EMR Used

• Homecare Homebase

Job Types

• Full Time

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement
• Travel reimbursement
• PTO
• Holidays
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical