Physical Therapy Assistant | PRN | All County Home Health

The Pennant Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

All County Home Health & Hospice in Texas seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver therapy under the plan of care outlined by the physical therapist and physician. The role emphasizes restoring function and reducing pain through targeted exercises and therapeutic modalities.

Responsibilities include patient instruction, documentation, and collaboration with the Home Care team. Applicants should have an accredited PTA degree, valid state license, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with a vehicle insured as required by state or organization requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Treats patient to relieve pain and improve function.
• Guides patients in active and passive exercises and gait training.
• Uses heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage as appropriate.
• Observes patient responses and reports changes to the PT.
• Instructs patients in use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, prosthetics, or orthotics.
• Maintains clinical notes and patient records within required timeframes.
• Participates in team meetings and inservice education.

Skills

Physical Therapy Assistant

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

All County Home Health & Hospice provides positive, life-changing care to individuals and families throughout the Greater San Antonio area. Our team is united by a shared commitment to exceptional patient care and a culture that genuinely supports the people who deliver it.

Why Home Health Nurses Choose All County At All County, our culture is built on core values that guide how we treat our patients-and each other:

• Celebration
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love
• One Another
• Intelligent Risk
• Customer
• Second Ownership

We believe in giving clinicians the autonomy, tools, and encouragement they need to grow. Your professional development matters here, and we set clear goals to help you advance while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization Inservice Education Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 certification or license as required by state law.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with a vehicle that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working.

All County is part of the Pennant Group network of Home Health, Hospice, Senior Care, and Assisted Living organizations. This partnership gives us the stability of a large healthcare family while allowing our local team the freedom to innovate and serve our community with a personal touch. What sets us apart is our commitment to empowering clinicians. We encourage creativity, clinical excellence, and the development of programs that truly meet the needs of our patients. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

All County Home Care and Hospice is proud to offer high quality and comprehensive care to patients in Boerne and surrounding counties. We pride ourselves in excellent patient care. Here you are part of our family. We are nationally recognized as a top 100 agency on the home health side.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.