Physical Therapist Assistant

Catholic Health Initiatives; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center in Pasadena, TX, seeks an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed physical therapists in delivering care that improves mobility and reduces pain.

You will administer exercises, assist with modalities, and help patients learn activities of daily living while documenting progress in the medical record. The role emphasizes patient and family education, collaboration with the care team, and accurate charge and schedule documentation,

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an approved PTA program.
• Current Texas State Licensure (PTA).
• Graduates eligible for licensure will be considered.
• CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic exercises and modalities according to the plan of care.
• Instructs and assists patients to learn functional activities (pre-ambulation, transfers, ambulation, ADLs).
• Observes and reports patient responses and progress to the supervising PT; communicates with physicians as needed.
• Fits and trains patients in use of braces, prostheses, and assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs).
• May perform clerical duties.
• Promotes professional customer service and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs.
• Completes documentation including patient care charting, scheduling, and peer reviews.
• Utilizes information systems for charting, billing, and accessing patient information.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree (PTA) program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist; assist physical therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.

1. Administers therapeutic exercises and physical therapy modalities according to the physical therapy plan of care

2. Instructs, motivates and Assists patients to learn and improve functional activity, such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation and daily living activities

3. 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

4. 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

5. May perform clerical duties

6. 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

7. Provides positive and constructive feedback to enhance departmental operations. Completes all necessary documentation as outlined by departmental policy and documentation review. This includes, but is not limited to, patient care charting, charge entry, completing peer chart and peer reviews, and documenting on daily schedule

8. Utilizes available information management systems to support departmental and hospital goals. This includes utilization of hospital wide e-mail, information announcements, policies, annual computer mandatories, charge entry, and accessing patient care related information. Access and use of information will meet hospital and information management guidelines

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Associate's Degree from an approved program for Physical Therapist Assistants
• Current Texas State Licensure (PTA)
• Graduates eligible for licensure will be considered
• CPR/BLS certification

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center provides inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services to residents of Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, Baytown, and Clear Lake. The facility includes 53 medical/surgical beds, eight ICU beds and three endoscopy rooms, and offers a range of primary and specialized services - wound care, general surgery, gastroenterology, occupational health, heart and vascular, women's services, diagnostic imaging, outpatient rehab services, and sleep disorders.

Pay Range

$31.00 - $31.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.