Physical Therapist Assistant

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

Job summary

St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital in Texas is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients rebuild or maintain physical wellbeing 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 families and the care team. Strong communication, age-appropriate skills, and a patient-centered approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree for Physical Therapist Assistant; graduates eligible for licensure will be considered
• Texas PTA license eligibility upon hire
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 14 days of hire

Responsibilities

• 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 activities such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation and daily living activities
• Observes patients during treatments, assesses and reports progress to the physical therapist; communicates updates to physicians as needed
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains on orthopedic braces, prostheses, and assistive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs
• May perform clerical duties
• Promotes professional customer service and collaborates with interdisciplinary team to meet patient and family needs promptly

Skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

CPR Certification

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Licensure eligibility in Texas

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 Grimes Hospital is a 25- bed critical access hospital in Navasota, Texas offering a Level IV Trauma Center, in-patient and out-patient services, physical therapy, emergency care, occupational therapy, skilled nursing care, injury treatment and more.

The ED includes a triage room, 5 patient rooms and a central nurses' station. The ED maintains a specific designation for Stroke and Trauma care and is equipped with 24-hour emergency services, laboratory, and CT scans.

Pay Range

$29.36 - $43.68 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.