Physical Therapist Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Caldwell (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Caldwell, TX is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. You will perform initial evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs, ensure timely progress, and educate patients and families on activity goals and use of assistive devices.

Qualifications

• PTA degree required with eligibility for licensure.
• Must be able to perform initial evaluations and develop plans of care.
• Strong communication and teamwork with interdisciplinary staff.
• Ability to instruct patients in mobility and functional activities.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic exercises and modalities according to the plan of care.
• Conducts initial evaluations and updates plans of care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and families to meet patient needs.
• Educates patients on activities and use of assistive devices.
• May perform clerical duties and documentation duties.
• Promotes positive customer service in interactions with patients, families and staff.

Skills

Therapy planning

Patient evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mobility training

Orthopedic devices instruction

Education

Associate degree PTA

Eligible for licensure

Tools

CPR Certification

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.

Pay Range

$29.36 - $43.68 /hour