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Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA - License Required

Professional Case Management

Canyon, TX
12 hours ago

Job Description

Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms!

Hiring Physical Therapist Assistants in Texas

Come join our growing team! A few of our perks:

  • Create your own schedule!

  • Great Work/Life balance!

  • $36/hr. (including 100% of Hourly Wage Paid for Drive Time)

  • Benefits Available (Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401k)

We provide in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers who are suffering from chronic and terminal illnesses, as a result of their previous work environment.

Our Physical Therapy Assistants conduct in-home visits for our clients. The PTA visits are conducted weekly and typically last 1-2 hours per visit.

Benefit from one-on-one patient relationships and from the satisfaction of enhancing clients' health, quality of life and peace of mind. You make your own schedule - that leaves you with time to attend school, travel, volunteer or to enjoy activities with your family and friends.

Qualifications

  • Current license, registration or certification to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of employment or be qualified to take the physical therapy examination.

  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

  • Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

  • Demonstrated written, verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills

  • Licensed driver with clean driving record and insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability

  • Provides physical therapy services and education/training to clients in their homes following the physician's Plan of Care and the specific functions identified in the therapy care plan.

  • Completes visits in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.

  • Documents all services provided, observations, client progress, and recommendations on designated forms and submits to the agency within seven (7) days of providing service or per Agency policy.

  • Reports changes/concerns or schedule changes to the therapist and/or the nursing supervisor on the day of the observed change.

  • Participates in interdisciplinary activities per Agency guidelines.

  • Attends client care conferences as needed to provide information to other members of the team.

  • Promotes referrals to other disciplines as appropriate.

  • Attends staff meetings and continuing education programs.

  • Participates in the Agency quality improvement activities pertinent to role of Physical Therapy Assistant.

  • Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control practices by compliance with Agency policies and procedures.

  • Recognizes and reports potentially unsafe situations.

  • Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.

  • Assesses environment and initiates actions to prevent accidents and promote safety. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

  • Does not discuss client or staff identities, conditions, or circumstances in public or with others who are not professionally involved with the situation/person.

  • Protects written confidential documents in a manner that prevents unauthorized access.

  • Adheres to all Agency policies about client privacy and security of information.

  • Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Medicare, CHAP, and/or Joint Commission standards and professional and community standards.

  • Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development. Identifies learning/developmental needs.

  • Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Standard Rate: $36.00 Hourly plus shift differentials, where applicable.

Please contact Rick Carey at or at today to learn more about our opportunities where you can make a difference in your own career!

Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.