Physical Therapy Assistant

Venture I Inc; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

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401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

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Venture I Inc in Houston is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their posture or form as needed.

You will also be recording accurate patient records, setting up all needed equipment and tools for each patient, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Competenze

• Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive, nurturing environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment.

Mansioni

• Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks by correcting form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety
• Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient
• Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress
• Assist patients using support devices, such as a walker, cane, or wheelchair
• Mentor and encourage patients going through major life changes, providing positive support, encouragement, and simple advice for their daily lives
• Maintain all equipment, ensuring a clean, safe work environment

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Decision making under pressure

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

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Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team! As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be working closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their posture or form as needed. You will also be recording accurate patient records, setting up all needed equipment and tools for each patient, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. The ideal candidate works well both independently and within a team, can maintain a positive attitude to encourage patients in recovery, and has existing knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks by correcting form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety
• Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient
• Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress
• Assist patients using support devices, such as a walker, cane, or wheelchair
• Mentor and encourage patients going through major life changes, providing positive support, encouragement, and simple advice for their daily lives
• Maintain all equipment, ensuring a clean, safe work environment

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to create a positive, nurturing environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• The ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment