Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Baylor Scott & White Outpatient Rehabilitation; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 37,195 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition Assistance up to $5000

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short and Long Term Disability

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Outpatient Rehabilitation in Round Rock, Texas, is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support our team. This full-time role includes assisting in patient care strategies while under the supervision of a licensed PT. The compensation ranges from $27 to $42 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and tuition assistance after one year of employment. Ideal candidates must be graduates of an accredited PTA program and hold a valid state license.

Qualifications

• Assist the therapist in data collection and status updates.
• Implement therapy plans for assigned patients.
• Report changes in patient's status to supervising therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection for evaluations.
• Implement therapy procedures as directed.
• Report changes in patient status.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Flexibility in caseload management

Functional training

Education

Valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Graduation from an approved school for Physical Therapist Assistants

BLS certification within first 90 days

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Round Rock (University), TX

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Outpatient

Hours vary: M-F 7a-7p

Full Time

Compensation depends upon candidate’s years of experience and internal equity.

Starting salary: $27-$42 per hour based on experience

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.

Benefits Of Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant With Us

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Personal and Family Medical Leave.
• Tuition Assistance up to $5000 a year after your first full year of employment
• Student Loan Assistance

Responsibilities

• Assists the therapist in data collection including appropriate tests and measurements for initial evaluation and communicates status updates, as directed by the therapist, within their scope of practice.
• Assists in the implementation of the therapy plan of care for their assigned patients including performance of therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising therapist.
• Progresses treatment techniques and procedures as patient’s status and functional potential changes in conjunction with the specific therapy plan of care designed by the supervising therapist.
• Identifies, responds and reports to supervising therapist any changes in the patient’s physical/mental status and/or tolerance to treatment.
• Under direction of supervising therapist, coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
• Assists with direction of functional training classes and/or programs under the supervision of licensed therapist as assigned.
• Assigns routine tasks to aides and clerical staff related to their job function in conjunction with supervising therapist.
• Demonstrates flexibility in all aspects of caseload management including accepting coverage.
• Effectively and efficiently manages individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions based on patient care needs.
• Provides for patient education to include development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.
• Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of/or fabrication and adaptation of necessary equipment, as well as recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• A valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Graduation from an approved school for Physical Therapist Assistants, and having passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants certified by the CAPTE.
• Certified BLS completion required within first 90 days.