Physical Therapist Assistant- PRN

Ernest Health, Inc.; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. in Weslaco, Texas, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) to join our hospital team and help deliver patient-centered care. You will work under a physical therapist and assist with plan implementation, treatment components, and patient progress documentation.

The role requires current PTA licensure and CPR/BLS certification, with hospital-based patient care experience preferred. Join a respected provider focused on quality care and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Must hold current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• BLS/CPR certification from an approved vendor required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under PT supervision, assist in implementing treatment plans and conduct components of physical therapy procedures.
• Record patient responses to treatment and report outcomes to the supervising PT.
• Support the hospital mission and guiding principles in daily practice.

Skills

Licensed PTA

CPR/BLS

Hospital patient care

Education

Associate degree in PTA

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist Assistant- PRN- Weslaco, 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.