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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Home Health PRN
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
EHR/EMRCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- Prime Home Health is seeking several Bilingual PRN Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) to assist our home health care team.
- Your primary responsibility will be to help patients regain mobility, strength, and independence, contributing to their overall well-being and improving their quality of life.
- Assist the physical therapist in the evaluation and assessment of patients' conditions, including reviewing medical history and conducting relevant tests and measurements.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the physical therapist to develop individualized treatment plans based on patients' goals, needs, and diagnoses.
- Implement treatment plans under the supervision and guidance of the physical therapist, which may include therapeutic exercises, functional training, gait training, and other modalities.
- Monitor and document patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary and reporting any changes or concerns to the physical therapist.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting treatment sessions, progress notes, and any relevant information in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Associates degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- Ability to work independently while following established treatment plans and protocols.
- A minimum of One Year Adult in-home health care is required.
- Valid State of Texas license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
- Current CPR BLS certification
- Solid understanding of physical therapy principles, techniques, and modalities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients, their families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Strong observational and problem-solving abilities.
- Physical stamina and dexterity to assist patients with mobility exercises and transfers.
- A commitment to providing compassionate care and maintaining professional ethics.
- Reliable transportation
- Prime Home Health is a rapidly growing home health care agency offering a great administrative support and competitive pay. Please apply with your resume today!
Nice to have
- Bilingual preferred - Spanish/English speaking
- Proficiency in using Kinnser EMR preferred, and other relevant software such as slack.
Benefits
- Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary home health care team, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
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