PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST

Universal Health Services; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a licensed PT. The role involves carrying out established plans of care and utilizing therapeutic modalities and techniques.

The position requires graduation from an accredited PTA program, Texas licensure or eligibility, BLS certification, and reliable mobility between facilities along with solid communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Licensed by the State of Texas or eligible to sit for exam; BLS Healthcare Provider required by new hire orientation.
• Must be able to commute between facilities in a timely manner; strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a physical therapist, carries out each assigned patient's established plan of care utilizing therapeutic modalities and techniques.
• Completes documentation related to care provided, communicating to supervising therapist and team members on a timely basis.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once was available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Under the supervision and guidance of a physical therapist, carries out each assigned patient's established plan of care utilizing therapeutic modalities and
techniques. Completes documentation related to care provided, communicating to supervising therapist and team members on a timely basis.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Licensed by the State of Texas or must be eligible to sit for exam. BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines must be completed during new hire orientation prior to working in a clinical setting. Must be able to commute between facilities in a timely manner.
• Must have a general knowledge of therapy skills and competencies. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal
  relationship skills. Basic computer skills.

EEO Statement

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