Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Join Our Team at Varco Home Health

Varco Home Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing team in Houston Texas. We are needing coverage in the Northwest, Northeast, Southwest and Southeast areas. This is a PRN (as-needed) position offering flexible scheduling—ideal for clinicians seeking work-life balance or supplemental income. As a PTA with Varco, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients regain independence through high-quality care delivered in the comfort of their homes. We are looking for a dependable, patient-centered clinician committed to providing evidence-based, individualized care.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with Patient Evaluation:
Support the supervising Physical Therapist by gathering patient information, observing functional abilities, and contributing to the development of care plans.

Implement Treatment Plans:
Carry out individualized treatment plans created by the supervising PT to help restore mobility, improve strength, and enhance functional performance.

Provide Therapeutic Interventions:
Deliver interventions including therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and functional mobility training.

Patient & Caregiver Instruction:
Educate patients and their families on home exercise programs, safety techniques, and strategies to support ongoing progress.

Monitor and Document Progress:
Accurately document patient treatments, observations, and responses, and communicate changes to the supervising PT.

Collaborate with the Care Team:
Work closely with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.

Home Safety Awareness:
Observe and report any environmental risks within the home setting and reinforce safety recommendations provided by the PT.

Deliver Compassionate Care:
Provide empathetic, high-quality care focused on improving patient independence and quality of life.

Qualifications:

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of Texas (TX)
• Home health or rehabilitation experience preferred
• Ability to adapt treatment approaches to meet individual patient needs
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapy practices and standards of care
• Strong communication skills and a professional, patient-centered approach
• Valid Drivers License
• Kinnser/WellSky EMR experience preferred

Work Location: On the Road Serving the Houston Texas area

Pay Rate: 45 (per visit)

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: On the road