Licensed Physical Therapist Asst PRN

Corpus Christi Medical Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant PRN to join its dedicated team. In this role, you will provide essential therapeutic interventions and education to patients, helping them regain function and improve their quality of life. You will work under the guidance of experienced physical therapists, ensuring high standards of care while being part of a supportive and collaborative environment. This opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact on patient health and well-being. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Child and elder care resources

Free counseling services

Qualifications

• Responsible for providing therapeutic interventions under a Physical Therapist's direction.
• Maintains professional and ethical practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatments and assists patients in functional activities.
• Communicates with the supervising physical therapist about patient progress.

Skills

Therapeutic intervention

Patient education

Functional mobility improvement

Documentation standards

Education

Associate Degree from accredited PTA program

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

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Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Physical Therapist Asst PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Corpus Christi Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Corpus Christi Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Licensed Physical Therapist Asst PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing therapeutic intervention, education, and treatments to acute care and outpatients under the direction of a Physical Therapist at Corpus Christi Medical Center. The clinician will organize and implement physical therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability following disease, surgery or illness. This position requires proficiency in acute care and outpatient services. Responsibilities also include maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice, while providing the highest quality healthcare that is patient oriented, advanced in technology, cost effective and with care and compassion. The hospital mission and vision will be insured by the integration of Occupational Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology, and throughout the coordination of Case Management, Social Work and departments in the hospital and community.

What you will do in this role:

• Performs heat, light, sound, water and electrical modality treatments as directed.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs, motivates and assists patients in a caring and empathetic manner to learn and improve functional activities and functional mobility.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles patient data in response to treatment progress and reports to supervising physical therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts and trains patients in use and care of braces prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes and walkers.
• Communicates with supervising physical therapist and other team members to discuss and evaluate the patient’s status and progress.
• Provides orientation to new physical therapy assistants and directs and gives instruction to physical therapy technicians.
• Measures patient’s range of joint motion, length and girth of body parts, wound measurements, and vital signs to determine effects of treatment.
• Assists the supervising physical therapist to compile data for patient evaluations, reports, and discharges.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs.
• Works within a team to improve the effectiveness of service delivery and positive outcome measures.
• Maintains up to date documentation in accordance to standards of practice.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) in the state of Texas
• An Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program
• IP Rehab experience in a hospital setting preferred; will consider new grads with IP rotation
• Must be able to work 2 weekends a month (Sat and Sun)

Corpus Christi Medical Center is a 630+ bed healthcare system of hospitals in Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend community. Bay Area is our full-service acute care hospital and offers state-of-the-art cardiovascular services, bariatric, GYN and robotic surgery. The Women’s Center at Bay Area, with its NICU Unit, is also the home of our graduate medical education program. Doctors Regional is our acute care hospital, with a 24-hour emergency department, cardiac catheterization labs, orthopedic and surgical services, and inpatient rehabilitation. The Heart Hospital offers complete diagnostics, treatment, surgery and rehabilitation for cardiac patients. Northwest Regional/Northwest Behavior Health Center provides emergency medical services, laboratory, imaging services and outpatient behavioral health services. Bayview Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient short-term treatment for psychiatric patients ages 12 years and older, as well as substance abuse treatment. Northshore Emergency Center is a full-service 24-7 emergency department in Portland that offers outpatient laboratory, imaging and occupational services. Radiation Oncology offers advanced technology for treating cancer with the latest and most specific radiation therapies available. Our programs focus on the needs of individual patients, while employing the latest techniques and research of 21st-century medicine.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist Asst PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status