Lead Physical Therapy Assistant FT Edinburg

Universal Health Services; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Texas is seeking a Lead Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist, implementing the patient’s plan of care and screening patients.

You will educate patients and families, use exercises and modalities, and assist in supervising clinical programs. Some travel between facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Texas PTA licensure is required.
• Three or more years of PTA experience.
• Current BCLS certification is required.
• Willingness to travel between facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Screen patients and educate patients and families on treatment plans.
• Utilize exercises and physical therapy modalities in treatment and rehabilitation.
• Assist in program supervision and travel between facilities as needed.

Skills

PTA experience

Travel willingness

Education

Licensure in Texas as Physical Therapist Assistant

BCLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Lead Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist in accordance with the patients’ plan of care. The physical therapy assistant will screen patients, educate patient and family, utilize exercises and physical therapy modalities in the treatment and rehabilitative of persons who have medical problems, health related conditions, or a developmental disability that limits their ability to move or perform functional activities. Assist in program supervision responsibilities. Some travel may be required in the provision of services between facilities and job functions. This position summary contains the most relevant duties, responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel to STHS facilities as needed
• Membership in professional organization preferred
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

1. Licensure in the State of Texas as Physical Therapist Assistant
2. Three or more years experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
3. Must have and maintain current BCLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program

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