(PRN) Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) Dallas, TX - ProHealth Home Health & Hospice

ProHealth Home Health & Hospice · Addison, TX Prn

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Job Description

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) JOB SUMMARY : A Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Physical Therapist (PT). QUALIFICATIONS : 1. Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. 2. Currently licensed, registered or certified in the state(s) in which practicing. 3. Two (2) years’ experience, preferred. 4. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency. 5. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment. RESPONSIBILITIES : 1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures. 2. Provides physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT. 3. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient. 4. Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities. 5. Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning. 6. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT. 7. Consults with PT regarding change in treatment. 8. Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living. 9. Participates in inservice programs and presents inservice programs as assigned. 10. Participates in QAPI activities as assigned. 11. Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled. 12. Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy. 13. Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the PT. 14. Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes. 15. Participates in educating the patient and family. WORKING ENVIRONMENT : Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary: Ability to participate in physical activity. Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity. Heavy lifting. Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis. The ProHealth group of companies are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

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 DFW 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.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $12.93/hr ($26,894/yr). The typical range is $11.12 – $14.51/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,381/yr

DFW Median $26,894/yr

Experienced (90th) $36,005/yr

vs. National Median -24.9%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.