Physical Therapy Assistant PRN Edinburg

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver PT services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will screen patients, educate families, and implement therapeutic exercises and modalities to improve mobility and function.

This role may require travel between facilities. Clinical experience is preferred; Texas PTA licensure or temporary license is required and BCLS certification must be maintained.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Texas Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Temporary Texas PTA license acceptable while awaiting permanent license.
• Clinical experience in physical therapy is preferred.
• Current BCLS certification required per unit policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a PT.
• Screen patients and educate patients and families on care plans.
• Utilize exercises and modalities to treat and rehabilitate.
• Travel to UHS facilities as needed to deliver services.

Skills

Travel readiness

Compliance awareness

Professional association membership

Education

PTA licensure (TX)

Temporary PTA license (TX)

Clinical experience

BCLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Staff Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist in accordance with the patients’ plan of care. The physical therapy assistant will screen patients, educate patient and family, utilize exercises and physical therapy modalities in the treatment and rehabilitative of persons who have medical problems, health related conditions, or a developmental disability that limits their ability to move or perform functional activities. Some travel may be required in the provision of services between facilities and job functions. This position summary contains the most relevant duties, responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to travel to STHS facilities as needed
• Membership in professional organization preferred
• 3. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

• 1. Licensure in the State of Texas as Physical Therapist Assistant , or has a valid temporary Physical Therapist Assistant for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license.
• 2. Clinical experience preferred
• 3. Must have and maintain current BCLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program

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