HOME HEALTH - Physical Therapy Assistant(PART-TIME)
Company: FCM Group, LLC dba Nurse Next Door - Pearland &
Location: Freeport
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) Dental
insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Benefits/Perks
Competitive Compensation Great Work Environment Career Advancement
OpportunitiesJob Summary: Provide skilled therapy intervention and
treatment to patients in a home setting. Including, appropriate
utilization of treatment plans and assessment skills. Monitor
carefully the patient status and progress toward goals as well as
compliance with physicians orders. Responsible for educating
patients and caregivers while preparing the patient/caregiver for
discharge as appropriate. Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
1. A person who is licensed, if applicable, by the State in which
practicing, unless licensure does not apply and meets one of the
following requirements: (a) (1) Graduated after successful
completion of a Physical Therapist education program approved by
one of the following: (i) The Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). (ii) Successor organizations of
CAPTE. (iii) An education program outside the United States
determined to be substantially equivalent to Physical Therapist
entry-level education in the United States by a credentials
evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy
Association or an organization identified in 8 CFR 212.15(e) as it
relates to Physical Therapists; and (3) Passed an examination for
Physical Therapists approved by the State in which physical therapy
services are provided. (b) On or before December 31, 2009 (1)
Graduated after successful completion of a physical therapy
curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical
Therapy Education (CAPTE); or (2) Meets both of the following: (i)
Graduated after successful completion of an education program
determined to be substantially equivalent to Physical Therapist
entry level education in the United States by a credentials
evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy
Association or identified in 8 CFR 212.15(e) as it relates to
Physical Therapists. (ii) Passed an examination for Physical
Therapists approved by the State in which physical therapy services
are provided. (c) Before January 1, 2008 (1) Graduated from a
physical therapy curriculum approved by one of the following: (i)
The American Physical Therapy Association. (ii) The Committee on
Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical
Association. (iii) The Council on Medical Education of the American
Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.
(d) On or before December 31, 1977 was licensed or qualified as a
Physical Therapist and meets both of the following: (1) Has 2 years
of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist. (2) Has achieved
a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted,
approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service. (e)
Before January 1, 1966 (1) Was admitted to membership by the
American Physical Therapy Association; or (2) Was admitted to
registration by the American Registry of Physical Therapists; *
Essential Job Function 2 or (3) Has graduated from a physical
therapy curriculum in a 4-year college or university approved by a
State department of education. (f) Before January 1, 1966 was
licensed or registered, and before January 1, 1970, had 15 years of
full-time experience in the treatment of illness or injury through
the practice of physical therapy in which services were rendered
under the order and direction of attending and referring doctors of
medicine or osteopathy. (g) If trained outside the United States
before January 1, 2008, meets the following requirements: (1) Was
graduated since 1928 from a physical therapy curriculum approved in
the country in which the curriculum was located and in which there
is a member organization of the World Confederation for Physical
Therapy. (2) Meets the requirements for membership in a member
organization of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy.
Responsibilities/essential functions: 1. The person in this
position must be able to perform the following essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodations. 1. Provide
skilled physical therapy in accordance with the physicians plan of
treatment. * 2. Assist the physician in the evaluation and
assessment of the clients level of functioning by applying
appropriate tests and assist in the development and revision of the
plan of care. * 3. Treat clients to relieve pain, develop and
restore function and maintain maximum performance using appropriate
physical therapy treatments, modalities and procedures as stated in
the physical therapy plan of care. * 4. Observe, record, and report
the clients reaction to treatment and any changes in the clients
condition to the physician, Clinical Manager and Case Manager. * 5.
Educate client/caregiver and health care team in the phases of
physical therapy in which they may assist the client, in the use of
prosthetic and orthotic devices, and durable medical equipment, as
appropriate. * 6. Provide staff in-service education as directed by
Clinical Manager. 7. Assess and regularly reevaluate the needs of
the client. Develops implements and revises the clients plan of
care. * 8. Initiate diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative
procedures as appropriate to the clients care safety. * 9. Assist
with plan of care and maintain continuity of and/or
multidisciplinary clients whenever needed to ensure good
coordination of care. 10. Promote coordination of care through
interdisciplinary case conferences and communication with physician
and field staff. * 11. Develop, prepares and maintains
individualized client care progress records with accuracy,
timeliness and according to agency policy and procedures. 12.
Participate in the agencys quality improvement program. * 13. Keep
abreast of physical trends and knowledge for service provision,
documentation and care coordination. 14. Participate in staff
meetings, in-service programs and Utilization reviews. * 15.
Supervise the Physical Therapy Aide at least every 30 days.
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication
capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable
the employee to communicate effectively; Sufficient vision or other
powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to
enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in
electronic or hard copy form; Sufficient manual dexterity, with or
without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate
a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without
reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift,
move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform
the duties of their position; Sufficient personal mobility and
physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to
enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office
environment; and Sufficient personal mobility and physical
reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the
employee to efficiently function in a general office environment,
with frequent travel to a variety of field sites. Qualifications
Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills The ability to
create a positive, nurturing environment Familiarity with Microsoft
Office suite The ability to work well and make decisions in a
high-stress environment HOME HEALTH EXPERIENCE
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