Physical Therapist Assistant

St Luke's Brazosport; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St Luke's Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, TX seeks a Physical Therapist to assist in rehabilitation, develop and update plans of care, and provide direct treatments. The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and family involvement in patient goals.

This facility on a 25-acre campus offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services. The team includes board-certified physicians and hundreds of staff, delivering quality care with compassion to the Brazosport

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as Physical Therapist Assistant in Texas.
• Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assistant is considered.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapeutic exercises and modalities per plan of care.
• Assist patients to learn and improve functional activities (transfers, ambulation, daily living activities).
• Observe and document patient responses and progress; communicate updates to supervising PT.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Associate degree in PTA

TX licensure eligible

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.