Physical Therapist Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, TX is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver direct treatments to improve function and reduce pain.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, document progress, and educate patients and families on mobility, safety, and home exercise programs, while adhering to patient care productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic exercises and modalities per plan of care.
• Instructs and assists patients to learn functional activities (transfers, gait, ADLs).
• Observes and documents patient responses to treatments and communicates progress to the PT/physician as needed.
• Assists patients with orthopedic braces, prostheses, and mobility devices.
• Performs clerical duties as needed and supports positive customer service.
• Engages patient/family in goal setting and education.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

Associates degree or eligible for licensure

Licensed PTA in TX

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

• 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.