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Position posted by Texas Home Health. Updated: Dec 31, 2008
Job Title: Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
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Job Status: Full Time
Job Category: Healthcare
Experience: 1-3 Years
Location: Temple and Waco
Salary Type: Per Visit
Education: Licensed
Job ID: 17562544
Job Description
Texas Home Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
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About Texas Home Health

Have you been looking for an employer that understands your need to balance your career and personal life? At Texas Home Health, you can enjoy a rewarding career as a home care professional without sacrificing time with your family. Texas Home Health offers:

• Flexibility – Whether you are looking for full time, part time, or per visit employment, we have an option to fit your lifestyle with flexible schedules and various work hours available.

• Stability – We have been a leader in home care for more than 35 years. Our large service area and continued growth provides a stable work environment for you with plenty of opportunities.

• Reputation – You will have peace of mind knowing that Texas Home Health sets the standard in quality home care services through the high ethical values we embrace.

• Education – We understand that job satisfaction leads to the achievement of goals, which is why we provide continuing education opportunities for our professional staff.

• Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Extremely competitive in today’s market place. Enjoy being part of a company that cares about you as a member of the Texas Home Health family! Due to recent growth, we are looking to add a a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to the talented staff at our Temple office.

Duties

This position will be responsible for providing in-home therapy utilizing a thorough knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in physical therapy in accordance with agency policy and procedure and under the direction of a Licensed Physical Therapist. The duties of the PTA will include, but will not be limited to treating clients to relieve pain, develop or restore functions, and maintain maximum performance. This includes directing and aiding clients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education and gait and functional training activities of daily living using transfer activities and prosthetic training. In addition, the PTA will instruct the client in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic and orthotic devices. Moreover, he or she will instruct the client's family on the client's total physical therapy program.

Qualifications

• The ideal Physical Therapy Assistant will have completed the required educational programs, passed applicable exams and is currently licensed in the state of Texas.
• He / she must have a valid driver's license, and have reliable transportation and furnish evidence of current liability insurance, if applicable.
• Prior experience working in Home Health is preferred.
• Prior experience working under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, and a solid understanding of or willingness to learn common therapy practices with both inpatient and outpatient clients is a must.

Compensation

In exchange for bringing your skills to our team, we provide a very generous compensation package along with an array of benefits, including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

How to Apply

Submit your online application now at www.txhha.com or apply in person at 4416 Twin City Blvd. in Temple.
Contact
Contact: None Specified
Address: 4416 Twin City Blvd. Temple, TX 76502
Phone: 254-899-1503
Fax: None Specified
Email: None Specified

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