Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

ALL ABOUT HOME CARE INC

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Houston, TX
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    CPT Staffing of TX works directly with All About Home Care and serves the therapy staffing needs of Home Health agencies in and around Houston. Our contractors and full time employees provide the highest quality of care to patients requiring therapy at home. And our office personnel coordinate their care to make the whole process efficient and up to standards.

    We are looking for a reliable and professional Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) who is proficient at providing therapy in patients' homes. We pride ourselves on hiring professionals who understand the dynamics of Home Health.

    Qualifications:

    Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

    Currently licensed in the state of Texas

    Two year of experience in Home Health preferred

    Spanish speaking preferred

    Responsibilities:

    Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures

    Provides physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by a PT

    Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of patients

    Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within patient’s capabilities

    Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by a PT

    Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning

    Takes initial history and perform initial evaluation

    Consults with PT regarding change in treatment

    Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living

    Participates in mandatory in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned

    Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned

    Attends all patient care conference as scheduled

    Prepares medical records, progress notes, and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency