Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Jacksonville - Outpatient Clinic

CHRISTUS Health; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Jacksonville, TX is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join their rehabilitation team. This role involves delivering patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring high-quality treatment and support for a diverse patient population. The position offers a competitive sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

168 PTO hours

Retirement - 403B/Roth with 6% employer match

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• LPTA License in the state of employment required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver treatment plans addressing patient needs.
• Monitor patients and report findings to supervising PT.
• Apply reasoning and judgment in treatment.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Treatment Planning

Research-Based Treatments

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Jacksonville - Outpatient Clinic

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Summary
CHRISTUS Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rehabilitation team in Jacksonville, TX. This position offers a dynamic mix of inpatient and outpatient therapy services, providing the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Jacksonville is a state-of-the-art critical access hospital recognized for providing exceptional care in a close-knit, community-centered environment. The hospital offers advanced imaging, surgical services, a 24/7 emergency department, and a comprehensive rehabilitation program, ensuring that the patients receive high-quality care close to home.

Sign-on Bonus
$5,000 with a 2-year commitment

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 report adverse reactions to physician, supervising PT, and/or nursing
• Reports findings to supervising PT and seeks their involvement when needed
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the use of modalities and their contraindications
• Actively seeks research-based treatments and applies them to daily treatment
• Knowledgeable of available wound care supplies, current protocols, and procedures

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 168 PTO hours - Front-loaded to the account on hire date
• Retirement - 403B/Roth with 6% employer match
• Tuition Assistance - Fully/partially funded

Minimum Requirements

• Associate Degree
• LPTA License in the state of employment
• BLS certification

Work Type

Full Time

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