PRN Licensed PTA — Acute Care Therapy

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant for PRN coverage in Arlington, TX. The role supports acute care patients, collaborates with therapists, and participates in plan of care under supervision.

Required: PTA license in Texas upon hire, BCLS, Associate degree, and preferred acute care experience. Saturday coverage with occasional weekdays. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from PTA program is required.
• Texas PTA license upon hire required.
• BCLS certification prior to patient care and maintained quarterly required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain/verify physician order for therapy and validate appropriateness.
• Review medical records and obtain pertinent medical history.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained for treatment.
• Identify problems needing therapist assessment and potential plan changes.
• Identify goal attainment and update care plans as needed.
• Follow care plan and appropriate interventions to achieve goals.
• Participate in discharge planning for patient.
• Demonstrate age-appropriate, individualized care.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

Associate's degree in PTA program

Job description

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant for PRN coverage in Arlington, TX. The role supports acute care patients, collaborates with therapists, and participates in plan of care under supervision.

Required: PTA license in Texas upon hire, BCLS, Associate degree, and preferred acute care experience. Saturday coverage with occasional weekdays. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.