Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Houston, TX

Job Title / Position :   Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Pay :   $50 per regular visit

Benefits :  Mileage reimbursement, company paid cellular data, paid vacation, and 401k

Reports To :   Director of Nursing / Physical Therapist

WHO ARE WE?

At Home Quality Care  was founded in 1983 in Morris, Illinois. We soon became a leading provider of comprehensive home health and non-medical home care services throughout the region. Today, we deliver care throughout Texas, Illinois, and Indiana. Driven by a simple mission to provide the BEST care for our patients, At Home Quality Care is looking for the BEST professionals to join our growing team!

At Home Quality Care is looking for a physical therapy assistant (PTA) to make visits in the Houston, TX area who has experience in a home health setting. Do you love making a difference? Do you want to have the freedom of having a flexible schedule? Then we are your ideal company.

Come join us and apply today!!!

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION :

The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. This role provides a lot of  FLEXIBILITY  for our field staff!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.

2. Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.

3. Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.

4. Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.

5. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.

6. Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

7. Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.

8. Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization Inservice Education Program.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.

2. Current certification or license as required by state law.

3. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state / or organization requirements and is in good working order.

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