Physical Therapy Asst PRN Edinburg

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

Job summary

South Texas Health System Edinburg is seeking a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist, following the patient’s plan of care. The PTA will screen patients, educate patients and families, and use exercises and modalities to improve mobility.

Some travel between facilities may be required; clinical experience is preferred, and Texas licensure plus BCLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Texas licensure as Physical Therapist Assistant or valid temporary license.
• Clinical experience preferred.
• Maintain current BCLS certification (AHA Healthcare Provider).

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services under the supervision of a PT.
• Screen patients and educate patients and families.
• Utilize exercises and modalities to treat rehabilitative needs.
• Some travel between facilities may be required.

Skills

Travel readiness

Professional organization

Compliance with policies

Education

Texas PTA licensure

BCLS certification

Clinical experience preferred

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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