What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT position at WEST TEXAS HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE?
About Us:
At West Texas Home Health & Hospice, we believe Home Health and Hospice care is more than a service—it’s a calling. Every day, our team brings comfort, dignity, and peace of mind to patients and families facing life’s most delicate moments. With compassion at our core, we create a workplace where kindness leads, voices are heard, and every role carries purpose. If you’re looking to make a difference in the lives of others while being part of a team that feels like family, we’d love to welcome you.
Job Summary:
Physical therapy assistants provide treatment for physical impairments, functional limitations or disabilities under the direction and supervision of a qualified physical therapist. The treatment is in accordance with the patients plan of care.
Essential Functions:
- Performs planned services that are delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist to meet the patient’s goals and needs
- Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises, instructing, encouraging and assisting patients in performance of physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory function activities and daily living activities and in use of assistive and support devices such as ambulation aids and prosthesis, and maintenance therapy.
- Follow the Plan of Care while adhering to Agency policy under the supervision of the Physical Therapist
- Meets regularly with the PT to update client progress and needs.
- Participates in case conference and team meetings.
- Makes visits as scheduled and participates in on-call rotation as required.
- Maintains patient rights and dignity.
- Completes and submits documentation timely and accurately according to Agency policy.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
- Adheres to Agency or state association code of ethics.
- Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.
- Participates actively in continuing education and in-services.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices
- Assumes accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency policy.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Organizational skills
- Ability to supervise in accordance with Agency’s policies and applicable laws
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies or members of the business community
- Time management
- Cooperative attitude
- Advanced interpersonal written and verbal communication
- Basic math skills related to patient care
Information Management:
Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security
Risk Management:
- Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations.
- Keeps abreast of changes in health care law.
- Maintains Agency/program compliance with local, state and federal laws as well as state accreditation standards.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
Education: PTA graduate of school accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy
Education
Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a PTA in the last five (5) years
Training: Appropriate competency assessments completed
License / Certification: Current licensure from applicable State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners; CPR certification; current driver’s license and proof of auto liability insurance
Environmental Conditions:
Works in patient's home in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases. Ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally, some exposure to unpleasant weather. Moderate noise level; tasks may involve moderate stress and emotional demands.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to move up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to utilize durable medical equipment in the home.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.