LIC PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST

Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to direct and administer evaluative and rehabilitative PT modalities under supervision. You will aid in restoring patient function after injury or disease and help patients reach their maximum level of functioning within their limits.

Candidates must have an Associate degree (APTA‑accredited), hold a Texas license as a PTA, and possess BLS.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in rehabilitative medicine preferred.
• Associate degree from an APTA‑accredited program.
• Current Texas License as Physical Therapy Assistant.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Direct, modify and administer physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff physical therapist.
• Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff physical therapist after evaluation.
• Aids in restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability and help patients reach maximum performance within their capabilities.
• All employees may be required to work on any shift and units as needed by the hospital.

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting (APTA accredited)

Texas Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

BLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Position summary: Responsible for directing, modifying and administering the physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff physical therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff physical therapist after evaluation. The PTA aids with the restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

All employees are required to work on any shift and units as needed by the hospital. This means you may be required to work when and where the hospital needs your skills.

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Qualifications

• One (1) year of previous experience in aspects of rehabilitative medicine preferred.
• Associate degree from a school or college accredited and approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current Texas License as Physical Therapy Assistant.
• BLS required.

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