Clinical Physical Therapy Assistant — Rebuild Mobility

CommonSpirit Health; Navasota (TX); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital in Texas is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients rebuild or maintain physical wellbeing and improve quality of life.

You will perform initial evaluations, develop plans of care, and provide direct treatments, while meeting productivity standards and collaborating with families and the care team. Strong communication, age-appropriate skills, and a patient-centered approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree for Physical Therapist Assistant; graduates eligible for licensure will be considered
• Texas PTA license eligibility upon hire
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 14 days of hire

Responsabilités

• Administers therapeutic exercises and physical therapy modalities according to the physical therapy plan of care
• Instructs, motivates and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation and daily living activities
• Observes patients during treatments, assesses and reports progress to the physical therapist; communicates updates to physicians as needed
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains on orthopedic braces, prostheses, and assistive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs
• May perform clerical duties
• Promotes professional customer service and collaborates with interdisciplinary team to meet patient and family needs promptly

Connaissances

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

CPR Certification

Formation

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Licensure eligibility in Texas

Description du poste

St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital in Texas is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients rebuild or maintain physical wellbeing and improve quality of life.

You will perform initial evaluations, develop plans of care, and provide direct treatments, while meeting productivity standards and collaborating with families and the care team. Strong communication, age-appropriate skills, and a patient-centered approach are essential.