Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN

Kindred Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading rehabilitation hospital as a Physical Therapy Assistant, where you will be part of a dedicated team focused on providing superior patient care. This role involves implementing treatment programs, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring quality outcomes for patients recovering from various conditions. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in patient lives.

Benefits

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Expansive benefit package

Professional development and advancement opportunities

Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities

CEU Support

State-of-the-art equipment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement comprehensive treatment programs under PT guidance.
• Communicate with support personnel regarding treatment orders.
• Provide treatment to diverse diagnostic populations.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Current BLS/CPR certification

Job 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. 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:

1. Under the guidance of a supervising PT, acquire pertinent information and implement comprehensive treatment programs using varied techniques and activities; review and modify treatment in response to changing patient needs; identify equipment and discharge needs.
2. Be aware of patient injury/diagnosis and take necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions.
3. Assist the patient in preparing for treatment/modality as necessary.
4. Provide treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and complete supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.
5. Communicate and collaborate with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising PT.
6. Apply physical agents, therapeutic exercises, or gait-training activities as outlined by the licensed PT in the patient POC. Progress patients appropriately when deemed necessary by the PT.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Previous experience in patient care preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

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 programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey, offering customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to individual needs following stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.