Physical Therapist Assistant

Under the direction of Director of Rehabilitation Services and Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) assists in providing physical therapy services including but not limited to screening, educating, and providing therapeutic intervention for patients identified with disabilities that interfere with their ability to perform daily life activities.

• Plans and implements physical therapy treatment programs according to physician referral, and/or plan of care.
• Designs programs to meet the patient’s physical, psychological, and age specific needs.
• Performs tests, and measurements of functional status, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cognitive/perceptual, and sensory /psychological functions.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customer’s needs are met in a timely manner; encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education.
• Completes all necessary documentation as outlined by departmental policy and documentation review.
• Coordinates care of patients with other departmental and hospital activities in a manner that fosters a positive professional image consistent with the departmental and hospital goals and mission statement.
• Assigns, supervises and reviews the care of patients and duties of the therapy technician.
• Promotes and supports positive and professional customer service, while interacting with clients, guests and hospital personnel.
• Provides positive and constructive feedback to enhance departmental operations.
• Utilizes available information management systems to support departmental and hospital goals.

• Associate's degree - Physical Therapy
• Current Texas State Licensure (PTA) (PTOT)- issued by Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners – PTA (ECPTOTE)
• BLS certification (through an approved AHA program).

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs

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