Physical Therapist Assistant

Central Texas Specialty & Emergency Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in San Antonio seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist with patient treatment programs. Applicants should have an Associates degree and current licensure. Join a top employer dedicated to impactful healthcare with excellent benefits like medical insurance and robust PTO accrual.

Benefits

Excellent medical and dental insurance

Robust PTO accrual

Vision Plan

Life insurance

FSA accounts

Retirement plans

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Associates degree and current licensure required.
• Minimum one year of experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider card is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out physical therapy treatment programs for patients.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of patient care areas and equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient Care

Technical Skills

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant program

Licensure by the Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners

Job description

Experience unlike Any Other

University Health is a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center in San Antonio, Texas with a network of outpatient healthcare centers. We are an academic research and teaching partner with UT Health San Antonio. For the third year in a row, University Health has earned the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award issued by USA TODAY and Energage.

Work With the Best

University Health is one of the largest employers in San Antonio. We are the future of healthcare, making a difference in the lives of our patients. Our massive expansion and our ranking as one of the best hospitals in South Texas have created a critical need for the best, highly qualified individuals to join our team.

We are looking for a confident and driven Physical Therapist Assistant ready to make a real impact!

Position Summary

• Assists in carrying out physical therapy treatment programs for inpatients and outpatients under the direction and supervision of licensed physical therapists.
• Performs technical work in all phases of patient treatment.
• Assists in maintaining safety and cleanliness of the patient care area, supplies and equipment in optimum condition to facilitate smooth operations.
• Participates effectively with other members of the health care team for maximum patient benefit and efficiency.

Excellent Benefits:

• Excellent medical and dental insurance
• Robust PTO accrual
• Vision Plan
• Life insurance
• FSA accounts
• Retirement plans
• Pet Insurance

Experience/Educational Requirements

• Associates degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Professional clinical experience not required. A minimum of one year of experience as a physical therapist assistant is preferred.
• Licensure by the Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners as a Physical Therapist Assistant is required.
• Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card.

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