Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - PhysMed Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Rehabilitation support professional to implement physical therapy plans and assist the team in delivering patient-centered care. You will help supervise assistants, students, and volunteers while contributing to program development and safety.

The role emphasizes adherence to documentation standards, family education, and collaboration with physicians to support optimal patient outcomes within the department.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the state board.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans and assist with patient care.
• Assist in discharge planning and patient/family education.
• Supervise Rehab Technicians, PTA students, and volunteers.
• Support scheduling and orientation to ensure quality patient coverage.
• Adhere to CHRISTUS Health CORE values and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain documentation and progress notes as required.
• Identify community resources and pursue educational opportunities.
• Collaborate with medical staff and referral sources.

Education

Associate PTA degree

Job description

Summary:

Implements Physical Therapy treatment programs as directed by the Physical Therapist. Participates in departmental activities such as program development, safety, and infection control. Assists with supervising Physical Therapy Assistant students, Rehab Technicians, and Volunteers.

Responsibilities:

• Implements individualized treatment plans, as indicated, considering diagnosis and age specific needs, as established by the Physical Therapist in conjunction with the patient/family.
• Adheres consistently to the P&Ps relating to documentation, to include: Daily and Weekly Progress Notes as required, and other notations, as appropriate.
• Reports observations and the response of the patients to the Physical Therapist, other team members, patient/family, and the physician.
• Assists the Physical Therapist with discharge planning, including home programs, patient and family education/training, and identification of equipment needs.
• Assists in the supervision of Rehab Technicians, Physical Therapy Assistant students, and Volunteers.
• Participates in the orientation of new Associates and scheduling of patients to assure quality patient coverage.
• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Understands and supports Performance Improvement activities.
• Complies with departmental productivity standards.
• Maintains an awareness of other agencies within the community in order to make appropriate referrals, when indicated, to network and to increase knowledge of community resources.
• Identifies and pursues educational opportunities for self and department.
• Participates in in-service programs, departmental, and interdepartmental meetings.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific needs of patients served by the department.
• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychological, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Fosters and promotes positive and professional relationships with members of the medical staff, physicians, and referral sources.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Associates degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program or certificate from an accredited school is required.
• All modalities/equipment used by a Physical Therapy Assistant as outlined by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the State Board of Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners of Texas.
• BLS certification is required.
• Must also successfully complete the pre-employment/post job offer health screening examination and the annual screening, each year thereafter as an employee.

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed