Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Are you a charismatic communicator that has the gift of reading people? Are you a strong finisher who is energized by getting things right? Do you love engaging with people and take pride in getting everyone taken care of? Is being a part of a fast-paced team with lots of moving parts exciting to you? Do you have a strong ability to follow up and follow through on the details to complete every action?

Halcyon Home is hiring a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PRN to support our growing geriatric home health population in Northeast Austin, TX and surrounding areas. We offer competitive pay and wonderful team support.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will provide physical therapy to our patients in both community and residential settings in the Northeast Austin area and surrounding areas. A minimum of one year of home health experience is preferred, along with a proven ability to manage a fast-paced, independent work schedule. Knowledge of Homecare Homebase software is a plus!

Essential Functions:

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, and appropriateness of patient for home care.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Documents, prepares, and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients' needs.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Provides supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides, as appropriate.
• Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.
• Assists and instructs patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients' diagnoses and needs.
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient and caregiver education.

Compensation based on experience and productivity.

Requirements:

• Current PTA license
• Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR would be a plus
• Experience in home health or related healthcare setting preferred
• Strong clinical and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

What Makes Us Different:

• People-First Culture: WE truly value and support our team.
• Excellent Core Values: Communicate, Connect, Collaborate, Care, and Say Yes!
• Team Support: Work alongside a caring and collaborative group of professionals.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid Holiday
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Payrate: $30-$40 per visit