Physical Therapist Assistant

Who We Are At Suvida Healthcare, we are not just caregivers; we're compassionate advocates dedicated to enriching the lives of our cherished seniors. As a Team Member with us, you will embark on a fulfilling journey where your skills and empathy converge to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of an underserved community and their families. Our multi-disciplinary primary care program is built to address the physical, behavioral, social, and cultural needs of Medicare-eligible Hispanic seniors.  Celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a workplace that attracts, engages, values, rewards, and recognizes the unique needs and backgrounds of both, our patients and our team. We believe that a rich tapestry of experiences, shared interests, and perspectives enhances the care we provide, making us a stronger, service-centered, and more compassionate healthcare family and Employer of Choice!  Will you join us Suvidanos, to help achieve our Higher Purpose? What Makes Us Unique  We are an empowered primary care, clinical operations, and support team creating health equity through an exceptional clinical and consumer experience that improves the quality of life for the people, families, and neighborhoods we serve. We tailor our primary care program to the culture, language, social, and overall well-being of the seniors we serve.  How We WorkOur Culture & Core Beliefs

• Earn Trust
• Building Relationships
• Creating Joy
• Doing Right
• Improving Every Day
• Moving Forward

What You’ll Do  The Physical Therapist Assistant will play a critical role in executing Suvida’s integrated healthcare model to strengthen the provider-patient relationship and engagement by enhancing the quality and affordability of care. This individual will focus on supporting the clinical staff and patients through a suite of physical therapy services and physical activity/ movement programs. The physical therapist assistant will perform routine physical therapy treatments and group classes according to treatment plans under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. Essential responsibilities consist of but are not all inclusive:  

• Responsible for performing routine physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.  
• Create home exercise programs for patients and provide appropriate education and documentation of programs. 
• Complete thorough documentation of treatment visits and patient communication 
• Responsible for coordinating and/ or teaching weekly group movement/ physical activity classes for patients (fall prevention classes, chronic care management, etc...) 
• Provide virtual physical therapy and/ or house calls for high-risk patients if needed. 
• Provide patient-centered education on chronic disease states including movement/ physical activity used for prevention and treatment. 
• Collaborate with providers, interdisciplinary care teams, patients and/or caregivers to identify and develop patient-specific and individualized goals. 

• Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives driven by clinical needs.  
• Responsible for utilizing available data to implement physical therapy initiatives, such as related HEDIS/Star measures.  
• Ensure patients have a positive experience by providing an elevated level of service promptly, professionally, and empathetically.  

 What You’ll bring - Education Requirements

• Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Educated accredited physical education program.   
• Active license by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, or the ability to obtain one. 

• Current BLS Certification 

 What You’ll Bring - Experience Requirements 

• 2+ years of physical therapist assistant experience preferred. 
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) required.
• Experience leading group physical activity classes preferred. 
• Geriatric specific experience preferred. 
• Advanced Microsoft office platforms including word, excel, and power point.  

 Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for prolonged periods of time, stand, walk, talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms. Hand eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and other office equipment; must be able to operate a motor vehicle. When representing Suvida Healthcare at external events, the Physical Therapist Assistant may also be required to stand for prolong