Physical Therapy Assistant - $31 per hour

Baptist Health System; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life insurance

Job summary

Baptist Health System in Nacogdoches, TX seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our staff team. Under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist, you will implement treatment plans, document treatments, and assist patients across the lifespan from neonatal to geriatric.

Required: PTA degree, state license, and BLS. Preferred: 1 year of experience. Must be able to perform duties with clinical competency and participate in ongoing competencies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree as Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Active State Licensure to practice as PTA.
• AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient treatments under the supervision of a PT as per treatment plan.
• Documents treatments and outcomes with objective measurements.
• Works with neonatal through geriatric patients and completes required competencies.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Associate of Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

DESCRIPTION

At the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist, performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan. Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency. Completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs selected tests and measurements as directed by the therapist; maintains documentation on all treatments; assures appropriate equipment performance before each use.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Required: Associate of Physical Therapy Assistant, Active U.S. military service members or veterans with any military service, training, or education verified and credited by an accredited PTA program is acceptable

Experience:

Preferred: 1 year experience

Certifications:

Required: State License. AHA BLS.

Benefits

• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Life insurance