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Physical Therapist Assistant

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy

Town of Texas (WI)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide quality therapy services to patients. This role requires an Associate Degree in a related field and a Texas license. The PTA will collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree; Major in Kinesiology/Applied Science or related field required.
  • Licensed by the State of Texas as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
  • BLS CPR certified by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver quality therapy services in accordance with established treatment plans.
  • Provide care under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Participate in discharge planning as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective Communication
Clinical process knowledge
Critical thinking skills
Interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
Basic Computer skills

Education

Associate Degree in Kinesiology/Applied Science or related field
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
BLS CPR Certification

Job description


Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) delivers quality therapy services to patients by implementing treatment in accordance with the established treatment plan to achieve goals to maximize functional outcomes in an IP and OP setting. The PTA provides care at the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist and actively participates in discharge planning. The PTA is responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice following the guidelines of the State of Texas Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy.

Services are delivered within the framework of an interdisciplinary team approach, including the patient and significant others. These services are delivered in compliance with CommonSpirit, St. Joseph's mission, ethical standards, and policies and procedures.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate Degree; Major in Kinesiology/Applied Science or other Physical Therapy related field
  • Licensed by the State of Texas- Physical Therapist Assistant
  • BLS CPR certified, American Heart Association

Minimum Experience:

None

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Effective Communication
  • Knowledge of the principles and skills of the clinical process to provide patient care and treatment.
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal
  • Basic Computer skills
Overview

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

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