Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA - Full Time

• Temple, TX
• Direct Hire
• Job ID: 82cc7ee2-3238-4161-ba2f-48d1a3215ffa

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA - Full Time

The Physical Therapist Assistant will help the Physical Therapist provide physical therapy treatments and procedures. The Physical Therapist Assistant may, in a ccordance with the state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment and modify specific treatments in accordance with the patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. 

Description:
Physical therapist Assistant helps patient(s) accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic activities by administering manual physical exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities as well as applying assistive and supportive quality care.  PTA will assess and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation by physician(s). PTA will document patient care services by charting in patient and department records in compliance with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.  Your duties will include

• Follow Up visits home health orthopedic patients
• Continues to meet eligibility requirements for home health services 
• maintenance therapy
• Driving is a requirement

• Graduation from an accredited Assistant Therapy Assistant Program.

• Candidates must possess in-state licensure

• 1 year of home health experience as a physical therapist Assistant

• Candidates must possess strong caring interpersonal skills

• Valid Drivers license and clean DMV