Therapy: Physical Therapy Assistant

Shannon Medical Center Big Spring; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Job summary

Shannon Medical Center Big Spring is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide/Assistant to work under a Physical Therapist, delivering treatment programs across neonatal to geriatric patients in a supportive team environment.

The role emphasizes effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team, data collection, and assisting with discharge planning. Requires CAPTE-accredited associate degree and PTA licensure in Texas, with prior PTA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapy Aide or PTA.
• Current PTA license with ECPTOTE in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with PT-directed treatment and exercise programs under supervision.
• Communicate with patients, families and healthcare team; document progress.
• Assist in discharge planning by collecting objective measures and preparing summaries.

Skills

Interdisciplinary communication

Data collection

Discharge planning support

Education

CAPTE-accredited associate degree

Job description

Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, implements specific treatment programs for neonatal through geriatric patients according to accepted physical therapy practices and principles.Performance: Effectively communicates with interdisciplinary team members including patients, physicians, families, colleagues and other healthcare professionals (i.e. verbal, non-verbal, reading, writing and listening) for varied audiences and purposes.analyzes data, develops and implements solutions and evaluates outcomes.Assists with student training by accepting the role as a Clinical Instructor and promoting student education within the profession. Nurtures other team members and builds productive relationships across the immediate work team and with other areas that impact the patient experience. Actively listens to others, encourages other's opinion and help problem-solve. Assists as an assistant as requested by the Physical Therapist, through data collection from a variety of sources such as patient records, interviews, observations and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.Conducts a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients as determined by the physical therapist while ensuring the PT programming remains within the patient's capabilities. Appropriately monitors medical precautions for patients during therapy sessions and consults with supervising Physical Therapist on a regular basis regarding the patient's progress.Assists as an assistant as requested by the Physical Therapist in discharge planning by obtaining objective measures, providing clerical support with discharge summaries, identifying the need for adaptive equipment and training and instructing the patient on proper use of adaptive equipment.Associate degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)- Accredited Program

One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapy Aide or Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) with the Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE)