Physical Therapist Assistant- PRN

Ernest Health, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) in Arlington, Texas to support patient care under a supervising physical therapist.

The role focuses on implementing treatment plans, documenting patient responses, and contributing to the hospital's mission and guiding principles. Required licensure as a PTA and BLS/CPR certification, with a preference for at least one year of direct patient care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Understanding of treatment costs and financial support relative to quality and efficiency.
• Competency in providing care according to established standards.
• Appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, and procedures for pediatric to geriatric patients.
• General computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a physical therapist, may implement treatment plans with patients.
• Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist.
• Records patient responses to treatment and reports outcomes to the physical therapist.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

PTA licensure

BLS/CPR certification

Hospital patient care experience

Clinical operations knowledge

Cost awareness in treatment

Age-specific care standards

Computer skills

Leadership in delegation

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Infection control

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN - Arlington, Texas

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.