Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Memorial Physician Practices; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Lifepoint Health seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join Kindred Hospital Tarrant Co Arlington in a full-time capacity. The PTA will support the rehabilitation team under a Physical Therapist, contributing to patient-centered care and care-plan execution.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, communicating with the team, and educating families, while maintaining a safe, compliant care environment across the facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an Associate Degree.
• Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
• CPR certification (when required)

Responsibilities

• Work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting.
• Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation and help patients participate in tasks to restore and enhance performance.
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with scheduling and post charges to patient records.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Patient-care

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Tarrant Co Arlington

Schedule: Full time - $2,500 sign on bonus!

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

APhysical Therapy Assistant (PTA)who excels in this role will:

• Work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting
• Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

What we're looking for

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA program culminating in an Associate Degree. Additional requirements include:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an Associate Degree.
• Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
• CPR certification (when required)

EEOC Statement

"KH-Tarrant Co Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.KH-Tarrant Co Arlingtonis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.