Physical Therapist Assistant Per Visit

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Per VisitAlpine Care Home Health is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care in the home setting. Our team of skilled clinicians help individuals remain safe and independent in their homes, with personalized care that respects the individuals' goals, values, and overall well-being. Our team brings deep expertise in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and complex care management, and more. We offer customized tools and hands-on support to improve mobility, accelerate recovery, and encourage lasting self-reliance. We take pride in offering personalized, evidence-based care. We work closely with primary care providers, families, and specialists to create care plans that are proactive, holistic, and aligned with each patient's priorities. Through access to a full range of physical and mental health services, we aim to support patient independence and long-term stability.We're building a purpose-driven team passionate about making a difference. If you're excited to shape the future of home-based care, here's what the role involves.East San Antonio territoryPosition OverviewThe Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Per Visit provides physical therapy services; communicates the patient's progress with other disciplines and directs, supervises and instructs non-professional home health aide staff in the provision of personal care to the patient.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides physical therapy services including procedures, teaching and training activities as outlined in the patient Plan of Care under the direction of a physical therapyProvides physical therapy visits according to visit schedule and notifies agency of need to alter schedule in any wayReports significant findings to patient's physician, physical therapist, and Clinical Supervisor as they occurSubmits completed physical therapy visit notes; communication notes per agency policy on designated days as requested by Clinical SupervisorSubmits change orders per agency policyMaintains open lines of communications to all members of the continuum of care teamAttends staff meetings, team conferences and educational in-services per agency requirementsParticipates in Process Improvement (PI) program by assisting with collection of data and serves on PI team upon requestParticipates in discharge planning process per Medicare Criteria and agency policy and procedureFollows agency policies and proceduresPerforms these and all other duties as assigned by the AdministratorProductivity level at 90%Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to shoulderRepetitive walking, standing, sitting, bending, and use of handsAble to drive a car 2-4 hours per dayResponsible to ensure the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) and provides Age-Friendly CareOther duties as assignedRequired Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceA current unencumbered State professional licenseActive CPR CertificationMust maintain a valid driver's license and good driving recordAn automobile to be used for workThe ability to make sound professional clinical judgmentThe ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needsProficiency in clinical skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in personal computer use including e-mail, clinical, word processing, and spreadsheet softwarePreferred Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceOne year experience as a physical therapy assistantPerks and Benefits (What we offer):Competitive salary and multiple health benefit optionsCareer growth and developmentMentorship and continued learning opportunitiesEngaging and mission driven workplace401(k) matchingMileage reimbursement (if eligible)Every person on our team helps shape the future of Alpine Care Home Health. If you're excited by meaningful work and shared impact, we'd love to hear from you.