Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN

Lifepoint Health®; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation facility in San Antonio is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN. This role involves working in an interdisciplinary team to provide superior patient care and support rehabilitation efforts for diverse diagnostic populations. Candidates should have current licensure and be enthusiastic about patient care.

Benefits

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Expansive benefit package

Professional development and advancement opportunities

CEU Support

State-of-the-art equipment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities.
• Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations.
• Communicates and collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Current BLS/CPR

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Description

A career at Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio, a state-of-the-art, 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital owned and operated exclusively by Lifepoint Rehabilitation, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in Bexar County who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the San Antonio area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Why work with us:

• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Expansive benefit package
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Targeted approach to career development
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture
• CEU Support
• State-of-the-art equipment

What you will do in this role:

• Under guidance of supervising PT: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs
• Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions
• Assists the patient in the preparation for treatment/modality as necessary
• Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act
• Communicates and collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising PT
• Applies the physical agents, therapeutic exercises or gait-training activities as outlined by the licensed PT, in the patient POC. Progresses patients in an appropriate manner when deemed necessary by the PT
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• Previous experience in the care of patients preferred
• Current BLS/CPR

Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.