Physical Therapist Assistant

Are you a self-motivated Physical Therapy Assistant, passionate about your field, ready to improve the lives of your patients? We are looking for YOU! We currently have openings in Bell and Milam counties, with established caseloads. Opportunities for Full, Part and PRN positions, giving you the work/life balance that you desire. This contract position allows you to create your own schedule! *A day in the life of a therapist at Hinman & Associates can look like:* * Providing hands-on therapy to multiple home health patients * Helping patients and caregivers understand their current limitations and aiding with progress while safely improving lifestyle, including the patient in goal setting * Coordination of goal progression with therapists of same and other disciplines * For Supervising Therapists, assessments/treatments completed for multiple stages of treatment. For Treating Therapists, care plan advancement for multiple range of disease processes, focusing on post-acute orthopedic and geriatric health *About us:* We have been serving Central Texas since 2002, PT owned and operated, contracting with Home Health companies to supply Central Texas patients with Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies. We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Physical Therapist Assistant to develop, recover or maintain the daily living skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. We are looking for therapists that have a holistic perspective and ability to adapt the care plan to fit each individual patient in their home environment. If this sounds like what you have been looking for, please email us today. ... *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 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 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: Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule Medical Specialty: * Geriatrics * Home Health Schedule: * Monday to Friday License/Certification: * CPR Certification (Required) * Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required) Work Location: Multiple locations