Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Memorial Physician Practices; Keller (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development and promotion

Supportive leadership and culture

Job summary

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team on a PRN basis. The PTA will support patient care, communicate progress to the supervising therapist, document care, and educate families and staff as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program.

The role requires an accredited PTA program with an associate degree, an active PTA license, CPR certification where required, and a commitment to high-quality patient outcomes in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program culminating in an associate's degree.
• Current and valid state PTA license or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
• CPR certification (when required).

Responsibilities

• Communicates patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
• Documents patient care in accordance with Peoplefirst, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Instructs patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintains equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Makes presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in-services.
• Handles job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

PTA license

Job description

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Texas Health Resources. 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 our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. 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

A Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)who excels in this role:

• Communicates patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
• Documents patient care in accordance with Peoplefirst, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Instructs patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintains equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Makes presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in-services.
• Handles job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture

What we're looking for

Applicants should be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program culminating in an associate's degree. Additional requirements include:

• Current and valid state PTA license or equivalent in the states where services are rendered
• CPR certification (when required)

More about Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Kelleris a 36-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital,offering exceptional care to the Kellery, TX community. Westrive to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

EEOC Statement

“Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Kelleris 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.