Physical Therapist Assistant

Aspire Health Services provide quality care through the excellent service of our compassionate healthcare professionals. We offer a full range of services, which include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, throughout the DFW area specifically in Dallas county . The team is expanding and we currently have exceptional opportunities for Part-Time/ Contract Physical Therapists assistants.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for an educated and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to help GERIATRIC patients improve their mobility and move forward. You will work closely and under the direction of the Physical Therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.

Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
• Measure performance and report on the patient’s medical record
• Participate in patient status judgments
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

Skills

• Proven working experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
• Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and physical modalities
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
• Health care administration and documentation skills
• License to practice or relevant certification
• Associate or BS degree in PTA

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem, PRN

Pay: $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• coverage needed in Dallas County. Are you able to cover that area?
• Are you familiar with Kinnser/Wellsky EMR system?

Experience:

• Home health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Texas Drivers License (Required)
• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dallas, TX (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dallas, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road