LIC PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST

UHS • Eagle Pass, TX

118d

About The Position

Responsible for directing, modifying and administering the physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff physical therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff physical therapist, after the physical therapist has evaluated the patient. The PTA aids with the restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. While we understand that you may be hired to work on a specific shift on a specific unit, please be advised that all employees are required to work on any shift and units as required by the hospital needs at any given time. This simply means that we may require you to work when and where the Hospital may have a need for your skills.

Requirements

• One (1) year of previous experience in aspects of rehabilitative medicine preferred.
• A.A. degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Holds current Texas License as Physical Therapy Assistant.
• BCLS required.

Responsibilities

• Direct, modify and administer physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff physical therapist.
• Administer treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff physical therapist after evaluation.
• Aid in the restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
• Assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning.
• Work on any shift and unit as required by hospital needs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees