Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA, Home Health

AccentCare; Texas; On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Company-matching 401(k)

Clinical development opportunities

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Sugar Land, TX to join our full-time clinical team.

The PTA will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and participate in education for patients and families throughout the treatment process. Responsibilities include documenting treatment per physician orders, maintaining caseloads, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, compliant care while

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Must hold a valid license/permit to practice in the state of operation.
• CPR certification required during employment in a clinical role.
• Must be a licensed driver willing to travel to all business locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and document treatment per physician orders and policy.
• Document interventions, approaches and treatment priorities.
• Educate and counsel patients and families; communicate progress to supervising therapist.
• Present patient information to supervising therapist and keep team informed of status.

Skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Office Location:

Sugarland, TX

Position:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Type:

Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position:

No

Coverage Area:

Fulshear, Needville, Rosenberg, Rosharon, Beasley, Damon, Guy

Salary:

$81,600 - $99,700 annually based on experience

This position is paid on a per-point basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of annual compensation.

Schedule:

Full-Time

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!

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.