Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) Weekend Plan Full-time

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) position with a Weekend Plan at Texas Health Ft. Worth. The role supports the Physical Therapy department in an 815-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served the Ft. Worth community since 1930. The hospital is a Level I trauma center and Comprehensive Stroke center with advanced programs in Total Hip, Total Knee, Spine Surgery, and a Geriatric Hip Fracture program, among others. This position offers a rewarding career with family-friendly hours.

Requirements

Must possess a current Texas LPTA license.
Must have current BLS/CPR certification.
Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience as an LPTA.
Must have experience in an acute care setting.
Must have experience with stroke, orthopedic, and/or neurological patients.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Magnet-designated hospital.
Experience in a Level I trauma center.
Experience with advanced total hip and knee programs.
Experience with spine surgery and neurotrauma programs.

Responsibilities

Follow plan for care, or appropriate therapeutic intervention to achieve stated goals.
Performs treatment procedures/techniques that are within the scope of the professional license.
Documents all aspects of assessment and plan of care in accordance with departmental, TJC, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.
Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, and/or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, home programs/self-management and assistive equipment.
Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.
Participate in discharge planning for patient.
Attends hospital, department, and community meetings / educational in-services.
Strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.