Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Job Description

Job Description

TexMed Home Health specializes in offering exceptional care to each client in all stages of life. We provide services to clients in private homes, assisted living communities, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation centers. We are actively looking for compassionate team members who desire to help our clients remain independent and have their best life now! Essential Duties and Responsibilities Administers the physical therapy treatment as planned, assigned/delegated, and supervised by the PT Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA) Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency; i.e., attending in-services, as required by regulation; participates in in-service programs Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors Provides effective communication to patient/family, team members, physician, and other health care professionals to ensure coordination of services; provides appropriate referrals, as necessary Assures continuity of quality patient care delivered according to the plan of care with appropriate documentation Administers non-complex, active, and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities to patients as planned, delegated, and supervised by the PT, including participating in patient/family teaching Adhere to all company policies and procedures Adherence to and compliance with information systems security is everyone’s responsibility. It is the responsibility of every computer user to: Know and follow Information Systems security policies and procedures. Attend Information Systems security training, when offered. Report information systems security problems. Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Education/Licensing/Certification Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Assistant with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Current State License as a Physical Therapy Assistant Valid Driver’s License Current CPR, negative TB screen and Hepatitis consent/declination Experience Two years experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant Knowledge and Skills Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills Required license or certification PTA Texmed Home Health, Inc is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.