Overview

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA

Office Location: Desoto, TX

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Coverage Area: Ellis County

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an Physical Therapist Assistant

Salary: $81,600 - $99,700 annually based on experience

This position is paid on a per-point basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of annual compensation.
Schedule: Full-Time

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!

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Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA, Home Health

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