Physical Therapy Assistant

Remarkable Home Health & Hospice Companies; Granbury (TX); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 69.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Magnolia Home Health in Granbury, TX is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled therapy services in patients' homes under the supervision of a physical therapist.

This PRN-per-visit role covers Weatherford and nearby areas, delivering plan-of-care activities, documenting progress, and supporting patient independence.

Qualifications include PTA credential, CPR, valid driver's license, and at least two years of PTA experience.

Qualifikationen

• PTA graduate of an accredited program.
• Two years PTA experience within last five years.
• Current licensure from State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners; CPR certification; valid driver’s license.

Aufgaben

• Performs planned services delegated and supervised by Physical Therapist to meet patient goals.
• Assists patient with exercises and activities to improve mobility and function in home settings.
• Follows Plan of Care and agency policies under supervision of PT; updates progress with PT.
• Attends case conferences and team meetings; participates in on-call rotation as required.
• Maintains patient rights, dignity and confidentiality; completes timely documentation.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

CPR basics

Supervision

Basic math

Ausbildung

PTA degree from accredited program

Jobbeschreibung

Magnolia Home Health - Granbury, TX: Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN per visit)

***help cover Weatherford area***

About Us:

At Magnolia Home Health, we believe Home Health care is more than a service—it’s a calling. Every day, our team brings comfort, dignity, and peace of mind to patients and families facing life’s most delicate moments. With compassion at our core, we create a workplace where kindness leads, voices are heard, and every role carries purpose. If you’re looking to make a difference in the lives of others while being part of a team that feels like family, we’d love to welcome you.

Job Summary:

Physical therapy assistants provide treatment for physical impairments, functional limitations or disabilities under the direction and supervision of a qualified physical therapist. The treatment is in accordance with the patients plan of care.

Essential Functions:

• Performs planned services that are delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist to meet the patient’s goals and needs
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises, instructing, encouraging and assisting patients in performance of physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory function activities and daily living activities and in use of assistive and support devices such as ambulation aids and prosthesis, and maintenance therapy.
• Follow the Plan of Care while adhering to Agency policy under the supervision of the Physical Therapist
• Meets regularly with the PT to update client progress and needs.
• Participates in case conference and team meetings.
• Makes visits as scheduled and participates in on-call rotation as required.
• Maintains patient rights and dignity.
• Completes and submits documentation timely and accurately according to Agency policy.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Adheres to Agency or state association code of ethics.
• Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.
• Participates actively in continuing education and in-services.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices
• Assumes accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency policy.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Organizational skills
• Ability to supervise in accordance with Agency’s policies and applicable laws
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies or members of the business community
• Time management
• Advanced interpersonal written and verbal communication
• Basic math skills related to patient care

Information Management:

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security

• Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations.
• Keeps abreast of changes in health care law.
• Maintains Agency/program compliance with local, state and federal laws as well as state accreditation standards.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

Education: PTA graduate of school accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy

Education

Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a PTA in the last five (5) years

Training: Appropriate competency assessments completed

License / Certification: Current licensure from applicable State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners; CPR certification; current driver’s license and proof of auto liability insurance

Environmental Conditions:

Works in patient's home in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases. Ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally, some exposure to unpleasant weather. Moderate noise level; tasks may involve moderate stress and emotional demands.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to move up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to utilize durable medical equipment in the home.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

It is the policy and practice of the company toabide by all anti-discrimination laws provided for by federal, state, and localstatutes.