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Physical Therapy 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
Become a part of our caring community Assists the Physical Therapist with client related activities and performs delegated procedures commensurate with education and training. All services are initiated and provided under the direction of plan of treatment established by a physician. Evaluations are performed by peers. Duties of the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) include, but are not limited to: Functions as participating team member who contributes to total client care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. Administer treatment program in accordance with the Plan of Care. Teach activities of daily living. Provide training in proper use of prosthetic devices and adaptive equipment. Observe, records and reports to supervisor conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties. Observes and reports to Licensed Physical therapist changes in the client's condition and level of function, results of testing and responses to therapeutic program. Provides appropriate documentation of services in keeping with Agency policies and procedures. Respects patients' rights, cultural beliefs. Maintains strictest confidentiality of all patient/Agency information. Adheres to all Agency policies and procedures including HIPAA. Accepts only those assignments for which qualified. Provides Agency with a required license or certification and necessary information to be able to verify experience. Use your skills to make an impact Regulatory Requirements Graduate of an approved school. Currently licensed in the State of Texas At least one year of experience under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist. Scheduled Weekly Hours 1 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $58,400 - $80,000 per year Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.