Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA, Home Health

**Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA****Office Location:** Huntsville, TX**Position:** Physical Therapist Assistant**Position Type:** Full\-Time**Remote/Virtual Position:** No**Coverage Area:** Huntsville and surrounding **Find Your Passion and Purpose as an Physical Therapist Assistant****Salary:** $81,600 \- $99,700 annually*This position is paid on a per\-point basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of annual compensation.* **Schedule:** Full\-Time *Offer Based on Years of Experience* The Physical Therapy Assistant, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing treatment to patients, functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team, provides patient and family education and counseling regarding concerns, planning, implementing and modifying treatment procedures, maintaining appropriate documentation according to policies and procedures and current standards of practice. The Physical Therapist Assistant manages a caseload in conjunction with supervising therapist and in accordance with agency productivity standards, attends and participates in patient and other conferences and agency in\-services as assigned. **Be the Best Physical Therapy Assistant You Can Be** If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:* Associates degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy * Have a valid license, registration, or permit to practice in state of agency operation * Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role * Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations * Be able to implement care plans and communicate any findings or changes in regards to patients back to the Physical Therapist and physician * Ability to educate patients and their families in basic home safety and medical equipment safety **Responsibilities:** As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will:* Provides patient care and documents treatment in accordance with physicians orders, agency policy and patient needs. * Documents appropriate interventions, approaches, strategies, materials and establishing treatment priorities. * Provides organized and efficient patient treatment which includes advising, educating and counseling the patient. * Presents pertinent patient information to supervising therapist and keeps team informed of patient status. * Provides appropriate skilled treatment to patients according to patient needs and within the parameters set by the agency and payer. * Seeks and accepts assistance from team members in treatment planning and intervention. * Accurately documents, completes and submits daily notes, assists with other required forms in a timely manner to prevent interruptions in patient care. * Meets agency productivity standards and uses work hours efficiently. * Attends and participates in agency meetings and committees as assigned. * Appropriately negotiates the patient' s participation in treatment, treatment time