PTA Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant - Theracare Fort Worth

Job Summary:

A Physical Therapy Assistant is someone who provides coordinated physical therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This position will promote patients' potential during their home health episode and collaborates with physician, clinical team and patient in preparation for discharge.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Physical Therapy Assistant licensed per the state requirements

Good communication skills to be able to relate professionally and positively to patients, caregivers, colleagues and physicians and strong clinical documentation skills

Ability to read, write, and speak the English language

Essential functions:

Treats patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.

Records treatments administered in medical record.

Records clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory, corporate and professional guidelines.

Participates in weekly case conferences.

Participates in interdisciplinary communication to ensure that patients needs and expectation for services provided are understood and to ensure optimization of service delivery and patient progress.

Provides verbal or written patient status updates to supervising PT prior to reassessment and discharge visits, and as indicated by patient response to treatment.

Participates in in-service training programs.

Responsible for assuring patient safety.

Complies with state regulations and national standards as they apply to the practice of physical therapy.

All documentation will be completed and synched by 9:00AM the following day, 7 days per week.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

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