PRN Physical Therapy Assistant — Restore Mobility in Austin

Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to support our Austin location. The role involves restoring patient function, alleviating pain, and preventing disabilities through prescribed physical therapy interventions.

Key duties include applying regulatory standards, educating patients and families, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams while maintaining professional standards of practice and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Professional image requirements as a licensed PTA
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
• Familiar with the physical therapy process components
• Ability to educate patients and families
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse teams
• Awareness of professional standards of practice
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted
• Proficiency with computers and standard software used in PT
• Additional qualifications/skills as outlined in the full description

Responsibilities

• Project a professional image.
• Understand and apply regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Identify and implement components of the physical therapy process.
• Identify learning needs and educate patients and families.
• Communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals.
• Apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
• Provide strong customer service.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Proficient in computer use and software applications used in job functions.
• Adhere to additional qualifications/skills as outlined in the full job description.

Skills

Professional image

Regulatory standards

PT process components

Patient education

Team communication

Standards of practice

Organizational skills

Customer service

Decision making

Computer literacy

Additional qualifications

Job description

Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to support our Austin location. The role involves restoring patient function, alleviating pain, and preventing disabilities through prescribed physical therapy interventions.

Key duties include applying regulatory standards, educating patients and families, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams while maintaining professional standards of practice and excellent organizational skills.