Physical Therapy Assistant PRN Mcallen

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Universal Health Services in Texas is seeking a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will screen patients, educate patients and families, and use exercises and modalities to support mobility and function across diverse healthcare settings.

Travel between facilities may be required; clinical experience is preferred, and possession of a Texas PTA license along with current BCLS certification is mandatory for

Formación

• Travel to STHS facilities as needed; mobility between sites.
• Membership in a professional organization preferred.
• Licensed or temporarily licensed PTA in Texas; maintain licensure.

Responsabilidades

• Provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT.
• Screen patients, educate patients and families, and document progress.
• Utilize exercises and modalities to improve mobility and function.
• Travel between facilities as required to deliver services.

Conocimientos

Travel

Professional membership

Educación

Texas PTA license

Clinical experience

BCLS certification

Descripción del empleo

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

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.