Physical Therapy Assistant - Bandera, United States - BrightSpring Health Services

Description

Overview

Our Home Health Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) are the heart of our organization In this role, you will support your patients by providing direct care and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. We are seeking PRN PTAs in the areas of New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, and the Northeast San Antonio area. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today

PRN benefits include:

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay + mileage reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement and other discounts

Responsibilities

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

Direct and aid patient in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training

Utilize physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage

Instruct in use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices

Observe and report to the physical therapist the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in condition

Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements

Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the CAPTE with current licensure to practice in state of operation

1+ year PTA experience

Home health experience preferred

Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence

About our Line of Business

At Embrace Home Health, we offer our patients and their family many options and opportunities to make important care decisions as they regain independence. Our interdisciplinary team tailors unique and individualized plans for them based on a comprehensive understanding of their needs, providing them with expert medical care, wound care, symptom alleviation, educational programs, and other services. We are here to ensure the patient's route to recovery and self-reliance is comfortable, convenient, and effective. For more information about Embrace Home Health, please visit .