Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Brenham, TX

10d•$5,979 - $7,254•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you! Registered Therapist II applies professional knowledge in carrying out appropriate treatment programs as established by a therapist. Assists in design and performs designated therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Therapist. Assists staff therapists in initial and periodic evaluation. Supervises therapy activities and staff during the absence of the therapists. Performs monitoring, treatments, in-service instruction, and other duties in conjunction with the Physical Management Program. Completes appropriate documentation. Assists in fabrication and maintenance of assistive equipment and assists with construction/fabrication of adaptive/orthopedic/or communication equipment. Works under supervision with limited latitude for the use of independent judgment and use of initiative.

Requirements

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA), or Speech Therapy Assistant able to practice in the State of Texas
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Science (AS) degree.
Knowledge of evaluation, design, and fabrication of assistive/orthotic/mobility or communication equipment.
Ability to learn/practice good team interaction and management skills.
Ability to interact with individuals living at the State Supported Living Center in a manner which fosters dignity, trust and confidence.
Ability to demonstrate appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with individuals, their families, State Supported Living Center staff and the public.
Ability to teach team members to perform selected treatment and/or functional activities including equipment in-services and PNMP procedure.
Ability to implement therapeutic programs and modify treatment within scope of licensure requirements.
Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in habilitation testing, programming and reporting of clinical services.
Administers individualized habilitation program plans.
Implements treatment protocols to treat, improve, or maintain consumers’ level of function.
Interviews individuals/staff and renders therapeutic treatments to consumers.
Assists in provision of orthopedic equipment production, maintenance and repair program.
Participates in conferences for treatment planning.
Performs training programs for both consumers and staff.
Participates in quality assurance and quality enhancement activities related to therapeutic services provisions at the local level.
Participates in the student internships or other educational/programs.
Supervises the work of others.
Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.