PTA: Make a Difference in Rehab Care | $2.5k Sign-On

Memorial Physician Practices; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Lifepoint Health seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join Kindred Hospital Tarrant Co Arlington in a full-time capacity. The PTA will support the rehabilitation team under a Physical Therapist, contributing to patient-centered care and care-plan execution.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, communicating with the team, and educating families, while maintaining a safe, compliant care environment across the facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an Associate Degree.
• Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
• CPR certification (when required)

Responsibilities

• Work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting.
• Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation and help patients participate in tasks to restore and enhance performance.
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with scheduling and post charges to patient records.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Patient-care

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Lifepoint Health seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join Kindred Hospital Tarrant Co Arlington in a full-time capacity. The PTA will support the rehabilitation team under a Physical Therapist, contributing to patient-centered care and care-plan execution.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, communicating with the team, and educating families, while maintaining a safe, compliant care environment across the facility.