LIC PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST

Universal Health Services; Eagle Pass, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to direct and administer PT modalities under the supervision of a staff PT. You will assist patients to regain function and maximize their level of independence, while learning to work within their capabilities.

Flexibility to work any shift or unit as the hospital needs arise is required. Prior rehab experience is preferred and Texas licensure with an APTA-accredited program is essential.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in rehabilitative medicine preferred.
• Active PTA licensure in Texas (APTA-accredited program).
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Direct, modify and administer physical therapy modalities as directed by the staff physical therapist.
• Assist patients to reach maximum functioning and live within their capabilities.
• Be prepared to work any shift or unit as hospital needs require.

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (APTA accredited)

Texas State Licensure as 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 the physical therapist has evaluated the patient. 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.

While we understand that you may be hired to work on a specific shift on a specific unit, please be advised that all employees are required to work on any shift and units as required by the hospital needs at any given time. This simply means that we may require you to work when and where the Hospital may have a need for your skills.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Qualifications

Experience: One (1) year of previous experience in aspects of rehabilitative medicine preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration, etc.: Assicoates degree from a school or college accredited and approved by the American Physical Therapy Association; Holds current Texas License as Physical Therapy Assistant; BLS required.