Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

ADAPTIVE HOME HEALTH · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health Schedule: Full-time Monday–Friday occasional weekends (as needed) Location: Field Based (Houston pod) Compensation (Productivity Points): $58.00 per point Who We Are: Adaptive Home Health is building a higher-acuity, patient-centered, skilled home health mode. Our ultimate mission is to dramatically improve patient access to home health care. We build technology designed around the way clinicians actually work , so you can spend less time on documentation and coordination, and more time with patients. Smarter charting: Record or dictate visits with AI Scribe, start with prefilled assessments, extract medication lists from photos, and keep all visit information in one easy-to-use place. Scheduling that protects your time: Text patients, plan more efficient routes, and stay aligned on visit changes through one clear, coordinated schedule. The result: less administrative burden, fewer coordination headaches, and more time for patient care. What you will do: Deliver skilled PTA visits in the home under the supervising PT’s plan of care. Execute treatment plans with a focus on functional mobility and measurable progress: gait/balance, transfers, strengthening, functional mobility, home safety, fall prevention. Set/track objective progress within PTA scope and communicate updates/concerns to the supervising PT. Drive multidisciplinary coordination: escalate changes in condition, align on orders, and keep the care team moving. Coach patients and caregivers with practical home programs that actually get done. Document promptly and thoroughly Why Adaptive Operations that back you up: You are supported by an experienced clinical and operational team so you can focus on patient care, not chasing logistics. Clear productivity model with upside: You are paid per productivity point/visit with clear expectations. 30 points per week is full-time. Schedule flexibility: We build schedules to make field work sustainable, and we support smart routing and coordination, so your day is predictable whenever possible. Cutting-edge tech built for clinicians: Our charting tools are designed to reduce documentation burden, and our scheduling product will streamline visit coordination and reduce last-minute changes. Mission-driven work: We are here to expand access to high-quality home health care, and we want clinicians who take pride in raising the standard. Requirements Must-haves Active Texas PTA license (in good standing) Strong clinical judgment and comfort working independently in the field (within PTA scope and under PT supervision) Comfortable escalating changes in condition to PT/RN/MD and documenting rationale clearly Strong communication and documentation Reliable follow-through on treatment plans, visit cadence, and patient goals Current driver’s license and comfort with daily travel across assigned territory Able to carry/transport basic therapy equipment as needed Competency in core home health PTA scope Safety-first mobility work: transfers, gait training, balance/fall prevention, assistive device education Strengthening, functional mobility, and home safety assessment/modification education Patient/caregiver coaching with practical home programs Nice-to-haves Prior home health experience Deeper clinical experience in high signal ortho/neuro populations Strong organization and time management INDP1

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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

About This Employer

ADAPTIVE HOME HEALTH is a Branch Agency located in Houston, TX at 8 Greenway Plz, Suite 605.

Care services offered: Licensed And Certified Home Health Services; Licensed Home Health Services

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Employer profile provided by Houston Senior Living Guide

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $11.27/hr ($23,442/yr). The typical range is $10.92 – $13.35/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,235/yr
Houston Median $23,442/yr
Experienced (90th) $31,928/yr
vs. National Median -34.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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Facility Type Branch Agency

8 Greenway Plz, Suite 605, Houston, TX 77046

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