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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Home Health – PRN
Location: Austin, TX
TheraCare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a PRN home health opportunity providing in-home physical therapy services to adult and geriatric patients throughout Austin, TX and surrounding areas.
This PRN home health PTA position is ideal for clinicians looking for flexibility, autonomy, and the ability to provide one-on-one patient care in the home setting. Therapists enjoy creating their own schedules while helping patients improve mobility, strength, safety, and overall independence in the comfort of their homes.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide skilled home health physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
- Implement and carry out individualized Plans of Care (POC) developed and delegated by the supervising PT
- Treat patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, and post-surgical conditions
- Administer therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and functional mobility activities
- Apply manual therapy techniques and non-complex modalities including heat, cold, electrical stimulation, and other physician-ordered treatments
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs (HEP), fall prevention, and safe mobility strategies
- Monitor patient response to treatment and promptly report changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist
- Complete accurate and timely electronic documentation in compliance with Medicare home health regulations
- Follow infection control standards and home health safety protocols
- Participate in QAPI and agency performance improvement initiatives
This PRN home health PTA job in Austin, TX is ideal for clinicians seeking flexible physical therapist assistant jobs with in-home patient care.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Over-Productivity Pay
- Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Plan Options
- Supplemental Benefits (Life, Disability, and Accident Insurance)
- 401(k) with Matching Contributions
- Paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for Full-Time Employees
- CEU Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program with Financial Rewards
Patient Population
- Adults and seniors
- Post-surgical recovery
- Stroke and neurological conditions
- Chronic pain and mobility limitations
- Fall-risk patients in the home setting
Job Details
- Employment Type: PRN
- Schedule: Flexible daytime schedule
- Work Setting: Home Health / In-Home Physical Therapy
- Location: Austin, TX
Qualifications
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program
- Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of Texas
- Home Health experience (1 year required)
- HomeCareHomeBase (HCHB) experience (preferred)
- Current CPR certification
- Strong communication, clinical judgment, and time-management skills
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
Why Work at TheraCare
- Patient-focused home health model
- Flexible scheduling and clinical autonomy
- Supportive leadership & collaborative interdisciplinary team
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan, including 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package
Please visit cantexcc.com for more information