Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - FT (Days)

Ocean State Job Lot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Texas seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join their dynamic rehab team. The role involves providing one-on-one patient care in an outpatient setting, ensuring effective treatment plans are followed. Ideal for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference in patient lives while enjoying a supportive work environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Fantastic benefits package

In-house training provided

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Responsible for fulfilling treatment plans and administering modalities.
• Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effects.
• Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities.

Responsibilities

• Primary focus in outpatient facility, rotating weekends for hospital coverage.
• Assist patients to reach maximum performance and function.
• Maintain department cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Patient Interaction

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Job description

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 338-bed acute care hospital with over 1,000 dedicated employees.

Citizens offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement plans upon hire, and an excellent medical plan with optional insurance plans to choose from.

If you are interested in pursuing a career with an award-winning hospital, welcome home.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - FT (Days)

We're looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our dynamic rehab team in a hospital-based outpatient setting located inside the state-of-the-art HealthPlex gym in Victoria, Texas. New grads welcome!

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Fantastic benefits package
• One-on-one patient care: We strive for one patient per hour in outpatient clinic.
• A modern, fully equipped rehab space inside a premier fitness center
• In-house training provided

You Role:

• Primary focus in our outpatient facility
• Required to rotate one weekend per month for hospital coverage
• Ability to float to the hospital when needed to support our inpatient team

Why Victoria?

Nestled between Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Corpus Christi, Victoria offers small-town charm with easy access to big-city amenities. Outdoor enthusiasts will love:

• Small town charm with great amenities
• Fantastic fishing less than an hour away (freshwater and coastal)
• A range of year-round outdoor activities

If you're a compassionate, team-oriented PTA looking to make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary

Responsible for fulfilling a treatment plan and administering physical agents/modalities as established by the physical therapist. Assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of function, while instructing patients of ADL’s within those capabilities. Participates in the operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in Performance Improvement activities. Participates in all Hospital–Wide and departmental mandatory education programs. Maintains working knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures. Places emphasis on patient care in respect to timeliness, effectiveness, attitude, and patient rights.

Job Specific:

1.Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the staff physical therapist. Adheres to standards of physical therapy practice. (EF)

2.Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect and recommend changes to the physical therapist as needed. (EF)

3.Ability to perform an appropriate treatment on all patients as related to the treatment plan. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population. (EF)

4.Assists with the formulation of a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs, home needs, and records effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate, with the physical therapist being apprised of the conclusion. (EF)

5.Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities.

6.Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients. (EF)

7.Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.

8.Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the information of the plan of care. (EF)

9.Communicates appropriately and clearly, to licensed practitioner, physical therapist, staff and administration team. (EF)

10.Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.

11.Maintains records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department. (EF)

12.Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. (EF)

13.Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and other departments. (EF)

14.Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

15.Documentation meets current standards and policies. (EF)

16.Will also obtain two (2) hours of initial Stroke education and then one (1) hour of annual education specifically related to Rehabilitation in the following years. (EF)

Required: Meet educational and training requirements set forth by the Texas State Board of Physical TherapyExaminers.

EXPERIENCE

Preferred: Prefer over one year up to and including two years re-training through in-hospital and out-of-hospital courses, etc.. Exposure to acute ortho., neuro., skilled nursing patients, out-patients, and woundcare.

Special Skills and Abilities:

Required: Maintain professional skills as required by Citizens Medical Center and professional regulatoryBoard.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required: Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and BCLS certification required.

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees . Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 13 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, with a newly renovated 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens hasacomprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program,Birth Center with labor and delivery, animaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, andhas a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking foremployees who actively demonstrate service excellence by exemplifying our iCare values. If you are someone who displays respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers while consistently upholding the hospital’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes, service excellence, and fiscal responsibility, then you could be a good fit for the CMC team!

BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Health

• STD, LTD Disability
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Employer paid life insurance and short term disability

Retirement/Investment

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations

Citizens Medical Center is guided by its Mission – “to provide quality medical services at a reasonable cost to the citizens of the region.”

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