Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Full Time

Aviator-Home-Health; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviator Home Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver coordinated therapy to patients of all ages under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

This full-time role emphasizes hands-on patient care, documentation accuracy, infection control, and ongoing professional development within a supportive clinical team in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required in PTA program.
• Texas State License to practice physical therapy required.
• New grads welcome; prior PTA experience a plus.
• Evidence-based therapy and infection control emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Provides coordinated PT services to patients under licensed PT supervision.
• Communicates with patients and families to teach and involve them in care.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation of services.
• Applies infection control principles in patient care activities.
• Accepts assignments aligned with training and competence.
• Maintains continuing education to meet requirements.
• Demonstrates professional growth and competency.
• Utilizes technology to document and coordinate care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Are you a new graduate? We want you!Are you a seasoned professional? We want you!Are you new to home health? We want you too!Come join our dynamic therapy staff based on proven, evidence-based methodology and trusted philosophy with special emphasis on delivering the highest level of skilled home health care. Would you like to sharpen your clinical skills, specifically orthopedic manual therapy? Check out our mentorship opportunities with experienced, skilled manual-based therapists.Salary is based on many factors, including but not limited to education, experience and location. Clinicians are in complete control of their earning potential. Compensation is directly tied to effort; the more efficient you are the higher the earning potential.Aviator Home Health is changing the culture and experience of home health for the better! Come join an elite team of physical therapists who believe in having a hands-on approach to patient care and no cookie-cutter treatments! With Aviator, you're not just a clinician out in the field, you'll be part of a CLINICAL TEAM that works together for the betterment of our patients with unparalleled support from our office and management staff.Job Summary: A Physical Therapist Assistant who provides coordinated physical therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.Essential Functions:Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the PTUses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to participate in teaching the patient and familyCompletes appropriate documentation in a timely mannerApplies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of diseaseAccepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patientsMeets mandatory continuing education requirements; participates in in service programsDemonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competencyProficient and comfortable using technology to communicate and perform essential job functions.Job Qualifications:Education: Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Physical TherapyLicensure: Current Texas State License to practice physical therapyExperience: Prior experience as a PTA a plus but new grads welcome!Aviator Home Health provides full time employees benefits including:Paid Time OffMedical Insurance with Opportunity for HSADental InsuranceVision Insurance401K after 12 months of employmentSupplementary BenefitsComplementary $25k of Basic Life and AD&DSupplemental Group Life and AD&D for Spouse and ChildrenMileage ReimbursementAviator Home Health is one of the fastest growing companies in the DFW. We pride ourselves in excellent patient care which is made possible by our highly skilled, talented and caring Aviator staff! We love our employees, and we understand that we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without them.