Physical Therapist Assistant

CHI; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, TX, is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients rebuild and maintain their physical wellbeing, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life.

You will perform initial evaluations, develop plans of care, and deliver direct treatments while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and families. CPR/BLS is required, and licensure eligibility in Texas is considered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree as Physical Therapy Assistant or graduates eligible for licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Licensure in Texas is preferred or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic exercises and modalities per plan of care.
• Instructs and assists patients in learning functional activities.
• Observes and documents patient responses and progress; communicates updates to the PT/physician.
• Fits and trains patients in braces, prostheses, and mobility aids.
• May perform clerical duties.
• Promotes professional customer service and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

CPR/BLS certification

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

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.

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

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

Where You’ll Work

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful, 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson, Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services, our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower, level III trauma center, advanced cardiac care center, and full-service, multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients’ medical needs. South Brazoria County’s premier healthcare system, St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.

Pay Range

$27.43 - $40.80 /hour