Reliant at Home · 5 months ago
PRN PTA Home Health - Frisco
Reliant at Home is a multi-site Home Health, Hospice, Caregivers, and Rehab company dedicated to providing quality care to patients in Texas. They are seeking a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to provide coordinated physical therapy under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, ensuring the delivery of care to patients of all age groups.
Health CareHospitalNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Administers the physical therapy treatment plan as developed by the Physical Therapist
Administers non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercise, therapeutic massage, traction, heals, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to patients
Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in performing patient care activities
Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with educational and competence to care for patients
Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills
Meets mandatory continuing education requirements
Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payers, though education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary
Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy
Current Texas State License to participate in physical therapy
Ability to do heavy lifting, blending, pulling, pushing and standing
Prolonged standing and walking required
Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psycho-social needs
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies
Good interpersonal skills
Preferred
Home health experience strongly preferred
Two years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant preferred