Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA, Home Health PRN

AccentCare, Inc.; Carthage (TX); 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

401(k) company matching

Flexible spending and health savings

Wellness programs and employee support

AccentCare scrubs for patient-facing E

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for PRN Home Health in Carthage, TX.

The PTA works under a licensed Physical Therapist to provide patient care, education, and documentation, handling a caseload per agency standards and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Qualifications include an associate degree in PT, active license, CPR, and a valid driver’s license with travel readiness.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid license/permit to practice in the state of operation.
• CPR certification required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to all locations.
• Ability to educate patients and families and communicate findings to the therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and document treatment per physician orders and policy.
• Document interventions, priorities, and treatment plans.
• Educate and counsel patients and families during treatment.
• Present patient status to supervising therapist and care team.
• Deliver skilled treatment per patient needs within agency and payer parameters.
• Seek assist from team for planning and interventions.
• Complete daily notes and required forms promptly to prevent care interruptions.
• Meet productivity standards and use work hours efficiently.
• Attend agency meetings and committees as assigned.
• Negotiate treatment times and plans with patients when appropriate.

Skills

CPR certification

Travel-ready

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA, PRN Home Health

Office Location: Carthage, TX

Coverage Area: Carthage and surrounding

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Type: PRN

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an Physical Therapist Assistant

Salary: $82,300 - $100,000 annually based on experience

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

Schedule: PRN

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.