Physical Therapist Assistant | PRN (2037)

Medinahospital; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide rehabilitation care services. The role involves administering therapy treatments and working closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care. Candidates must have an Associate's Degree, a current Texas license, and a commitment to patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two-year college.
• Current license from Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy treatments under direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Instructs and assists patients with functional activities.
• Observes patients and reports on progress.

Skills

Physical Therapy Treatments

Therapeutic Exercises

Patient Care

Education

Associate’s Degree

Current Texas Physical Therapy License

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Medina Regional Hospital 3100 Ave E - Hondo, TX

Position Type: PRN

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Days

Description

POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides rehabilitation care services in accordance with the policies of MHS and directives of the medicalstaff. Possess the ability to comprehend and follow written or verbal instruction or directions. Adheres toMHS Standard Precaution policy and procedure. Performs other duties as requested by supervisor. Work
with supervisors, other department managers and medical staff in order to provide the best patient carepossible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers physical therapy treatments to patients, working under direction of and as assistant toPhysical Therapist.
• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound,water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared,and hot and cold packs.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as perambulation,transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients’ responses totreatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, andsupportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and inconference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, andcoordinating treatment programs.
• Gives orientation to new Physical Therapist Assistants; directs and gives instructions to Physical TherapyAides.
• Performs clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, takingmessages, and filling out forms.
• Measures patient’s range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determineeffects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.
• Monitors treatments administered by Physical Therapy Aides.
• Assists in collecting data for PI program.
• Keeps treatment areas clean and in order.
• Maintains positive and effective relationships with other departments and the Medical Staff.
• Maintains open communication and problem solving atmosphere with other departments to achievequality patient care.
• Any other job duty as allowed by licensure.
• Attends in-service training at the request of their Director, including hospital orientation and Annual SkillsFair.
• Will be preceptor to new hires as requested.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Current license from the Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling job responsibilities.