Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant - $45-53 per hour at MGA Homecare
Austin, TX 78716
About the Job
MGA Homecare is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Austin, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Austin,TX, USA
Full-time
Company Description
*** Current Texas PTA certification is required.
Servicing patients in Austin, Killeen, Round Rock, Elgin, Leander, Hutto, Kyle, Buda and surrounding areas.
Our PTAs are committed to the pediatric population, our home-based services provide a platform of growth and opportunity for you and your client. Our clinicians serve a wide range of ages and deficits. We do our very best to match your skillset, interests, location, and availability to the right homes for you.
Expert Pediatric Physical Therapy: Pediatric patients (birth to 21), addressing a spectrum of challenges including speech/communication, language, hearing, voice, and feeding/swallowing deficits.
Comprehensive Patient Evaluation: Conduct thorough evaluations for all assigned patients, crafting, implementing, and adapting treatment plans in alignment with individual patient needs.
Patient and Family Instruction: Provide clear and supportive instruction to patients and their families.
Meticulous Documentation: Uphold high standards of accuracy and timeliness in documentation.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Strategize and evaluate collective goals for each patient, fostering a holistic approach to patient care.
Job Description
Job Summary
A Physical Therapist Assistant provides coordinated physical therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies of MGA.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administers the physical therapy treatment plan as developed by the Occupational Therapist.
Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences and communication notes.
Provide health education to client and/or caregiver.
MGA Policies, Procedures and Handbook are adhered to.
Notes are completed accurately and submitted as per respective policies and procedures.
Clinical documentation must be turned in per agency guidelines.
Represents themselves in a positive and professional manner in the company and community.
Adheres to dress code with a clean and neat professional appearance.
Reports on time and as scheduled in order to complete work within designated time.
Participation in Agency’s other mandated activities as requested by Agency Director such as In-services.
The employee is required to travel frequently to complete home health visits.
Qualifications
Requirements
Pediatric Experience
Graduate of an Accredited School
Current state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant
Reliable Transportation and sufficient Auto Insurance
Professional experience required per state regulations
Current BLS CPR certification
Displays good observation skills and judgement as well as good oral and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements
Ability to regularly sit, stand, stop, bend, kneel, walk, balance, crouch, crawl, push, pull and reach with hands and arms and other physical activities as deemed necessary by job duties.
Vision and Hearing capabilities within normal limits, with or without aid.
Ability to frequently life and or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds or more if applicable.
Ability to perform the anticipated level of physical assist required to provide safe client care. If the anticipated level of assist is greater than that which the employee can safely provide, the supervisor is to be notified immediately.
Other attributes welcome:
Bilingual
MGA Homecare Job ID #physical-therapy-assistant-pta.
About MGA Homecare
MGA Homecare provides Private Duty Nursing, Skilled Nursing Visits, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy services within the home and community-based setting for over a decade. In 2022 MGA opened its doors to MGA Behavior Therapy which offers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and early behavior intervention for pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.
We aim to help our patients and their families by delivering high-quality clinical care in the comfort of their homes. Our goal is to make the lives of our patients and their families easier by demonstrating compassion and integrity at the heart of everything we do, and by bringing individualized attention and support throughout every home.
MGA Homecare is proudly serving Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. MGA is more than just a workplace; it's a resource and a community dedicated to enhancing the well-being of those we serve. Come be a part of our exciting journey as we continue to redefine home healthcare with passion and purpose!
Join MGA, Where Talent Shines & Careers Grow
Embark on an exciting journey with MGA Homecare, where we go beyond home health services to create impactful experiences for patients and families. Our commitment to high-quality care with compassion and integrity sets us apart. Chart your own path to success with a flexible work schedule, immersing yourself in medically fragile patients for continuous skill development. Join a mission-driven team at MGA, where your passion thrives, and be part of an extraordinary effort to make a lasting impact on our community!
"I like that they're flexible and also how much control we have over our schedule, hours, and pay. They put a lot of power in our hands. They're hands-off but they're also there if we need them."
"They match me with clients that I'm comfortable with and based on location and patient needs"
" I like them because of the work-life balance and the communication of the team. I like how flexible they are."
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health savings account
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
