Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Lindale (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Lindale, TX seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatments and provide exercise instruction under a Physical Therapist's supervision. You will assist testing, evaluations, and complex procedures while delivering a corrective exercise program to patients.

Responsibilities include independent treatment delivery, documentation, and communicating findings to the supervising PT.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• LPTA license in the state of employment or Compact required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a treatment plan addressing identified deficits and assist with discharge planning.
• Demonstrate skilled techniques and monitor patients during treatment.
• Report findings to the supervising PT and seek involvement when needed.
• Utilize modalities and follow safety contraindications.
• Apply evidence-based treatments and remain current with wound care protocols.

Skills

Treatment delivery

Patient instruction

Clinical assessment

Wound care

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Modalities

Job 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 Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time