Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
Are you a charismatic communicator that has the gift of reading people
Are you a strong finisher who is energized by getting things right
Do you love engaging with people and take pride in getting everyone taken care of
Is being a part of a fastpaced team with lots of moving parts exciting to you
Do you have a strong ability to follow up and follow through on the details to complete every action
Halcyon Home is hiring a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to support our growing geriatric home health population in South Austin TX and surrounding areas. We offer EXCEPTIONAL PTO competitive pay and wonderful team support.
About Us:
Halcyon Home is a fastgrowing central Texasowned home health hospice and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Place to Work in Austin!! Come join our team!
Check out the best places to work link! a Physical Therapist you will provide physical therapy to our patients in both community and residential settings in the San Marcos area. A minimum of one year of home health experience is preferred along with a proven ability to manage a fastpaced independent work schedule. Knowledge of Homecare Homebase software is a plus!
Essential Functions:
- Performs ongoing clinical assessment including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to identify patient needs determine level of functioning and appropriateness of patient for home care.
- Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient representative (if any) and caregiver(s).
- Documents prepares and completes clinical notes phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
- Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; oversees other team members when applicable in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients needs.
- Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
- Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
- Provides supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
- Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
- Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
- Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.
- Assists and instructs patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers wheelchair canes etc. in a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients diagnoses and needs.
- Provides patient caregiver and family counseling; Provides patient and caregiver education.
Compensation based on experience and productivity.
- Current PTA license
- Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR would be a plus
- Experience in home health or related healthcare setting preferred
- Strong clinical and assessment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Employment Type
Full-Time
