Physical Therapist Assistant- PRN

Huntsville Memorial Hospital; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Memorial Hospital seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) to perform treatments and provide exercise instruction for inpatients and outpatients under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

The role includes executing prescribed exercise programs, documenting progress, maintaining safety and infection control standards, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Requires PTA program graduation, current LPTA license, and BLS within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a PTA program is required.
• Current license to practice as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant is required.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Carries out a program of corrective exercises and treatments for assigned patients under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the department and regulatory bodies.
• Maintains department policies, procedures, safety, and infection control.
• Supervises students as assigned.
• Assists in requisition and care of department equipment and supplies.
• Participates in professional development activities and in-service meetings.

Education

Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, LPTA performs treatments and provides exercise instruction and demonstration for inpatients and outpatients.

Essential Job Functions

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

• Carries out a program of corrective exercises and treatments for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by Physical Therapist
• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the department and regulatory governing bodies and as directed by the therapist
• Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control
• Supervises students as assigned
• Assists in requisition, care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies
• Enhances professional development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, etc
• Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct
• Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

LATITUDE, CONTACTS/INTERACTIONS

All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members. Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program required.

Experience: None required, prior therapy experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Current license to practice as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant required. Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing & walking.

Occasional: reaching, bending, squatting, climbing kneeling, twisting.

Visual and hearing acuity required. Work is inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature.

Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens.