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Job ID: 898139
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,512
Job Title
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Location
Houston, TX | Long Term Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist
- Administer rehabilitation procedures including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices
- Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatment plans accordingly in the clinical record
- Document all required clinical information accurately in the electronic documentation system, including treatment minutes, per regulatory and company requirements
- Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders
- Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings, and support student supervision under Physical Therapist guidance
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of PTA experience required
- Long Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation setting experience required
- Active Texas Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license required
- Adherence to APTA standards, state practice acts, code of conduct, and professional ethics
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working with Medicare A, Medicare B, and Managed Care patient populations
- Familiarity with productivity standards in a therapy setting
- Experience with group therapy delivery
- Proficiency with electronic documentation systems
Why Join Us
- Work in a supportive environment where therapists typically have access to a dedicated device for documentation, helping streamline workflow
- Overtime may be available, offering the potential for additional earning opportunity