Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

We are hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant.

At South Texas Regional Home Care, a part of LHC Group,we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serveit truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a PTA, you can expect:

• flexibility for true work-life balance
• opportunities for career growth
• the ability to build trusted patient relationships
• employee-focused wellness and support programs

If you love your career and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you.

The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.

1. Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, is at all times responsible to follow all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the Physical Therapist; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.
2. Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence based treatment within the scope of the physical therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing physical therapy assistants.
3. Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
4. Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.
5. Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed

License Requirements

• Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in stateof Texas
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle