Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, Inpatient - Tyler

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team as a Physical Therapist Assistant. In this full-time role, you will perform treatments, assist during evaluations, and provide exercise instruction to patients. Your expertise will contribute to improving patient outcomes and ensuring effective treatment plans are delivered. This position offers a collaborative environment where your skills in patient monitoring and treatment will be valued. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate Degree and LPTA License.
• Knowledge of modalities and wound care protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver treatment plans addressing patient needs independently.
• Monitor patients during treatment and report findings to PT.
• Apply research-based treatments to daily practice.

Skills

Patient Treatment

Exercise Instruction

Monitoring Patients

Reasoning and Judgment

Knowledge of Modalities

Education

Associate Degree

LPTA License

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

Summary:

Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction and demonstration for patients. Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures. Carries out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation by a Physical Therapist. Instructs patients on segments of the program, including proper

Responsibilities:

• Able to independently deliver a treatment plan that addresses identified problem(s), deficits and discharge needs and assists with decreasing LOS
• Actively seeks out a diagnosis mix to facilitate ability to independently treat throughout the facility
• Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment
• Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and reports adverse reactions to physician, supervising PT and/or nursing
• Reports findings to supervising PT and solicits their involvement when needed
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the use of modalities and their contraindications
• Actively seeks research based treatments and applies to daily treatment
• Knowledgeable of available wound care supplies, current protocols

Requirements:

• Associate Degree
• LPTA License in the state of employment or Compact required
• BLS

Work Type:

Full Time