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Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$59,054 / year median in Texas
+24% projected growth
Job Description
The ideal candidate is a skilled professional that is passionate about delivering quality care and making a real difference. Responsibilities Performs direct physical therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient's physician to ensure quality and continuity of care Follows Plan of Care as established by Physical Therapist/being supervised by the Physical Therapist and immediate reporting of any changes in status back to Physical Therapist Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician's orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care Adheres to the State Practice Act Guidelines Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Therapy Association Currently Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant Current CPR certification Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable transportation