Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Jacksonville - Outpatient Clinic

Christus Health; Town of Texas, Jacksonville (WI, FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join their rehabilitation team. This exciting role offers a mix of inpatient and outpatient therapy services, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on a diverse patient population. Located in a charming small town, this position provides a supportive community environment and the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility recognized for exceptional care. If you're passionate about improving patient lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO (168 hours)

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• LPTA License in the state of employment required.
• BLS certification needed for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver treatment plans to address patient needs and decrease length of stay.
• Monitor patients during treatment and report findings to supervising PT.
• Apply reasoning and judgment in skilled observations.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Treatment Plan Delivery

Research-Based Treatments

Wound Care Knowledge

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Description

*Sign on Bonus*

• $5,000 with a 2 year commitment

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 patients receive high-quality care close to home.

Located in the beautiful Piney Woods of East Texas, Jacksonville is a charming small town known for its welcoming community, scenic landscapes, and vibrant arts scene. With a historic downtown, outdoor recreation, and easy access to larger cities like Tyler and Dallas, Winnsboro offers an ideal balance of peaceful living and modern convenience—making it a great place to call home.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients in this community, we invite you to apply!

Responsibilities:

• Able to independently deliver a treatment plan that addresses identified problems, deficits, and discharge needs, and assists with decreasing LOS
• Actively seeks out a diagnosis mix to facilitate the 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 physicians, supervising PT, and/or nursing staff
• 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 account on hire date
• Retirement - 403B/Roth with 6% employer match
• Tuition Assistance - Fully/partially funded

Requirements:

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

Work Type:

Full Time

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