Physical Therapist Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Caldwell (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Caldwell, TX invites a dedicated Physical Therapist to help patients rebuild and maintain their physical wellbeing, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. You will perform initial evaluations, develop plans of care, and provide direct treatments while meeting productivity standards and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

You must have strong communication, age-appropriate competency, and a patient-centered approach, with eligibility for licensure as a Physical

Qualifications

• Associates or PTA graduates eligible for licensure will be considered, upon hire.
• Physical Therapy Assistant: TX, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial evaluations and develops plans of care.
• Administers therapeutic exercises and modalities per plan of care.
• Observes and documents patient progress and communicates with team/physicians.
• Fits patients for braces, prostheses, and mobility devices.
• May perform clerical duties and supports customer service.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Education

Associate degree in PTA (or eligible for licensure)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, 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 Burleson Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital in Caldwell, Texas offering a Level IV Trauma Center, IP and OP services, therapy, emergency care, skilled nursing care, injury treatment and more.

Our hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and certified as a Level III support stroke facility by the Texas Department of State Health Services.