Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Therapy Clinic

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Job Posting: THERAPY CLINIC EXPANSION!! Exciting Opportunity!! PRN positions Available!!

Location: Therapy Clinic El Paso, Texas Company: Tender Care Home Health & Hospice

About Us:

At Tender Care Outpatient Therapy
, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, patient-centered care that elevates the quality of life for our patients and their families. Located in the heart of El Paso, we’re a family-centered organization that values teamwork, growth, and excellence in every aspect of what we do.

Job Summary: THERAPY CLINIC EXPANSION!!

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides therapy services under a licensed physical therapist’s direction, and according to the physician’s plan of care. Services are provided in our outpatient therapy clinic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in evaluating patients’ muscle strength, range of motion, coordination, gait, and daily living activities.
• Implement therapy programs per the physical therapist’s plan, consulting on progress with therapists and physicians.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including therapists, nurses, and social workers.
• Educate patients and families on treatment goals, adaptive equipment, and home exercise programs.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and submit required documentation within 48 hours of patient visits.
• Administer therapeutic exercises, gait training, mobility exercises, and non-complex modalities as allowed under Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, infection control, and agency policies.
• Participate in professional development at least twice annually.

Job Description:

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, assists in ongoing evaluation of the patient referred to physical therapy by the physician. Reviews test information for patients in the following areas: specific muscle strength, joint range of motion, sensation, fine and gross motor coordination, gait deviations, activities of daily living, and equipment needs, etc.
• Patient load for the Therapy Clinic is 12-14 patients per day. Treatment sessions are seldom conducted on a one-on-one basis for the full duration of the day. Therapists may oversee up to two (2) patients concurrently, depending on the scheduling and the clinic flow.
• Implements rehabilitative treatment programs for patients according to the physician’s orders and the plan of treatment established by the physical therapist, consults with the licensed physical therapist and the physicians to provide feedback and report progress.
• Coordinates treatment plans with the supervising physical therapist and other agency and contract facility team members including physician, occupational therapist, speech therapist, nursing staff, and social worker. Participate in staff meetings and case reviews as necessary.
• In consultation with the…