Licensed PT Assistant — Rehabilitative Impact & Team Care

CommonSpirit Health; Caldwell (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital in Caldwell, TX is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to help patients rebuild or maintain physical wellbeing, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. You will perform initial evaluations, develop plans of care, and provide direct treatments within an interdisciplinary team.

Role requires strong communication, age-appropriate skills, and a collaborative approach. The team emphasizes patient and family involvement in goal setting and education, with a

Qualifications

• Associates and Physical Therapist Assistants eligible for licensure considered upon hire.
• TX licensure required or eligible to obtain licensure.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic exercises and physical therapy modalities according to the physical therapy plan of care
• Instructs, motivates and assists patients to learn and improve functional activity, such as pre‐ambulation, transfer, ambulation and daily living activities
• Observes patients during treatments, assesses, and compiles data on patients’ responses to treatments and progress and reports verbally or in writing to the physical therapist; may communicate updates to physicians
• Fit patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs
• May perform clerical duties
• Promotes and Supports positive and professional customer service, while interacting with clients, guests and hospital personnel. Works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customer’s needs are met in a timely manner. Encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education

Job description

St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital in Caldwell, TX is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to help patients rebuild or maintain physical wellbeing, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. You will perform initial evaluations, develop plans of care, and provide direct treatments within an interdisciplinary team.

Role requires strong communication, age-appropriate skills, and a collaborative approach. The team emphasizes patient and family involvement in goal setting and education, with a