Physical Therapist Assistant (License)

Select Medical; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Red Oak, TX, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for outpatient rehab. The full-time position offers close supervision by a licensed PT and opportunities to work with orthopedic and sports rehabilitation in operative and non-operative cases.

Under supervision, you will assist in treatment plan implementation, coordinate with staff, and support patient education while contributing to a collaborative team focused on quality care.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant is required.
• Certified BLS or completion within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of the therapy plan of care under the supervision of a licensed PT.
• Coordinate and delegate tasks to supportive personnel to enhance patient care.
• Communicate with supervising PT about patient needs, assessments, and treatment modifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Orthopedic rehab

Job description

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Red Oak, TX

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Physical Therapist Assistant

Full Time

Starting Rate: $34/hr

Benefits of becoming an employee with us:

We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors. Also, as a member of the Select Medical Corporation, should life take you to a different area of the country in the future, we have an extensive network of sister companies that could allow for easy transfer without interruption to your benefits.

Responsibilities

BSW Rehab Outpatient in Red Oak is looking to grow our treatment team by bringing on a physical therapist assistant. This role requires extensive knowledge of orthopedic as well as sport specific rehabilitation for operative and non-operative cases. In the role, you will be able to utilize some great diagnostic and interventional equipment and work with specialty trained clinicians treating a variety of diagnoses. We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills.

Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care. Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services. Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction. Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment.

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Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans