Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN A CURRENT PHYSCIAL THERAPY LICENSE WITHIN THE STATE OF TEXAS.

We are currently seeking candidates to service in the following areas:

• All areas of El Paso
  
  

Why Join us? Discover the Circle of Care Advantage:

• Top-Tier Pay: We proudly offer The Care Package—our proprietary compensation model that places Circle of Care among the highest paying pediatric home health providers in Texas for all disciplines, with no earning cap.
• Therapist-Led Management: Benefit from leadership with hands-on experience and expertise in therapy.
• Concierge Level Support: Receive personalized, concierge-style assistance for all mobile staff, from scheduling to documentation, so you can focus on delivering excellent care.
• More than just a job - A Career with Purpose: We offer a robust range of benefits to support your growth, including CEU assistance, peer mentorship, flexible scheduling, and administrative support.
  
  

Why Circle of Care?

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work closely with our Physical Therapists, supporting pediatric patients in their journey to improved mobility and independence. This role involves delivering care in a home health setting, ensuring that each child can achieve their fullest potential.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, plan activities and provide rehabilitative services for physical therapy services following the Plan of Care outlined by a licensed Physical Therapist
• Maintain adequate records on all patients, including summary reports. Follow agency documentation timelines as published in Employee Handbook.??
• Utilize community resources and Agency personnel for proper referral??
• Be supervised by a licensed PT as outlined by Executive Council for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE).
• Ensure no treatment is performed by the PTA unless a patient has been treated by a licensed PT within the past 60 days.
• Collaborate with other health team personnel and family members in methods of assisting patient in improving, correcting, and accepting his/her disabilities??
• Attend monthly case conferences meetings and additional meetings as requested??
• Participate in staff development activities and in-service education as requested??
• Confirm schedule at least one week prior to the upcoming visits and adjust schedule as changes occur.??
• Communicate and correspond with office staff in a timely manner.??
• Notify Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings, which will all affect agreed services with the Agency.??
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Current Texas license or certification by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE) as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in good standing.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare or clinical setting preferred (new graduates are encouraged to apply).
• Employees are required to provide and maintain their own reliable mobile device and/or computer capable of supporting company systems and applications. Consistent access to secure, high-speed internet is also required to perform job responsibilities effectively.
• Employees must have access to a reliable personal vehicle to fulfill job responsibilities. A valid driver’s license and current motor vehicle insurance meeting state requirements must be maintained at all times. Employees must maintain a driving record that is acceptable in accordance with company policy and any applicable insurance requirements.
  
  

Circle of Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Description

Up to $60 per hour