Home Health PTA: Compassionate Patient Care

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a licensed PT. This role involves implementing treatment plans, performing therapeutic exercises, gait training, ADL training, and use of modalities as prescribed.

The position requires a two-year PTA program, BLS and PTA licensure, and a valid Texas driver’s license. No prior experience is required, and the candidate will work with the PT team to provide

Qualifications

• Two-year PTA program completed per APTA standards.
• No experience required.
• Current BLS certification and PTA licensure as applicable. Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy as specified in the plan of care, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, ADL training, and modalities.
• Respond to acute changes and communicate with supervising PT.
• Teach patient/caregiver to perform selected procedures and document progress.

Education

Two-year PTA program

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a licensed PT. This role involves implementing treatment plans, performing therapeutic exercises, gait training, ADL training, and use of modalities as prescribed.

The position requires a two-year PTA program, BLS and PTA licensure, and a valid Texas driver’s license. No prior experience is required, and the candidate will work with the PT team to provide