Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA

Capitol Home Health; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitol Home Health is a family‑owned healthcare agency serving Central Texas with offices in Austin, Temple and San Antonio. The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) delivers quality rehabilitative services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary needs.

The PTA provides care while upholding excellent patient service and compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the APTA.
• Current and unencumbered PT PTA license in the state of employment.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• CPR certification with in-person practical skills evaluation.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality rehabilitative services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Work with patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Promote excellent customer service while adhering to state and federal standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (APTA‑approved)

Job description

Capitol Home Health is a family‑owned and operated healthcare agency that is proud to serve Central Texas. We have offices in Austin, Temple and San Antonio. We have earned the ACHC accreditation, the gold star standard in the healthcare industry, demonstrating that quality patient care is the core value of our agencies!

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing quality rehabilitative services under the direction and supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist. The PTA will be working with patients that have musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary deficiencies. PTA will promote excellent customer service while adhering to state and federal standards.

Coverage Area

• Areas surrounding Georgetown

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current and unencumbered certification or license to practice physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of employment.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification. Must have obtained in-person with a practical skills evaluation as part of the final test.
• Access to reliable transportation.