About this opportunity
AccentCare lists this Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA, Home Health PRN opportunity in carthage, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA, PRN Home Health
Office Location
Carthage, TX
Coverage Area
Carthage and surrounding
Position
Physical Therapist Assistant
Position Type
PRN
Remote/Virtual Position
No
Find Your Passion and Purpose as an Physical Therapist Assistant
Salary
$82,300 - $100,000 annually based on experience. This position is paid on a per-point basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of hourly compensation.
Schedule
PRN
What You Need To Know
The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing treatment to patients, functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant provides patient and family education and counseling regarding concerns, planning, implementing and modifying treatment procedures, and maintains appropriate documentation according to policies and procedures and current standards of practice. The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant manages a caseload in conjunction with supervising therapist and in accordance with agency productivity standards, attends and participates in patient and other conferences and agency in-services as assigned.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Qualifications
Associate degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy
Have a valid license, registration, or permit to practice in state of agency operation
Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
Be able to implement care plans and communicate any findings or changes in regards to patients back to the Physical Therapist and physician
Ability to educate patients and their families in basic home safety and medical equipment safety
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Responsibilities
Provide patient care and document treatment in accordance with physicians orders, agency policy and patient needs
Document appropriate interventions, approaches, strategies, materials and establishing treatment priorities
Provide organized and efficient patient treatment which includes advising, educating and counseling patients
Present pertinent patient information to supervising therapist and keeps team informed of patient status
Provide appropriate skilled treatment to patients according to patient needs and within the parameters set by the agency and payer
Seek and accept assistance from team members in treatment planning and intervention
Accurately document, complete and submit daily notes, assist with other required forms in a timely manner to prevent interruptions in patient care
Meet agency productivity standards and use work hours efficiently
Attend and participate in agency meetings and committees as assigned
Appropriately negotiate patients' participation in treatment, treatment times and treatment plans
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Company-matching 401(k)
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
And more!
Why AccentCare?
Come As You Are
At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.
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Worksite address
carthage, TX, 75633, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.