Physical Therapist Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health invites applications for a Physical Therapist Assistant in Bryan, TX. You will assist in initial evaluations, develop care plans, and deliver treatments to improve patients' function and quality of life.

You will work under the supervision of a licensed PT, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and help patients achieve meaningful goals through therapeutic interventions and education.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required in PTA; licensure eligibility to be considered at hire.
• TX PTA licensure or eligibility to licensure required by state regulations.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic exercises and modalities per care plan.
• Instructs and motivates patients in functional activities and mobility tasks.
• Observes and reports patient responses and progress to the PT.
• Fits and trains patients in braces and assistive devices; may assist with clerical tasks.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs and goals.

Skills

TX PTA licensure eligibility

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist Assistant, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life. Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment. To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

• 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 Requirements

Required

• Associates Other Physical Therapist Assistants and Graduates eligible for licensure will be considered, upon hire
• Physical Therapy Assistant: TX, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.

St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.