PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (FT/PRN)

Matagorda Regional Medical Center; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Texas is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role requires maintaining high professional standards, assisting with training, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Texas license and a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Qualifications

• Current Texas License and registered with the American Physical Therapy Association.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatment protocols established by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist in implementing specific treatment programs for patients.
• Maintain high ethical and professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Job description

The Physical Therapist Assistant functions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and carries out treatment protocols established by the Physical Therapist, conducts general activity programs, and assists in implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups. Observes, records, and reports to primary supervisor the condition, reactions, and response to related assigned duties

EXPECTATIONS

Maintain high ethical and professional standards. Flexible in meeting the needs of the department (i.e. floating between hospital, wound care and outpatient, schedule changes, weekends.) Attend department meetings and participates in quality improvement. Follows policies and procedures. Reports to work on time. Assist with training new staff members. Maintains continuing education requirements. Assists with controlling inventory. Excellent communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Texas License and registered with the American Physical Therapy Association
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• CPR

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