Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, Inpatient - Tyler

CHRISTUS Health • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

The position involves performing treatments and providing exercise instruction and demonstration for patients. The individual will assist the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations, and complex procedures. They will carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluations conducted by a Physical Therapist. Additionally, the role includes instructing patients on segments of the program, including proper techniques and safety measures.

Requirements

• Associate Degree
• LPTA License in the state of employment or Compact required
• BLS

Responsibilities

• Able to independently deliver a treatment plan that addresses identified problem(s), deficits and discharge needs and assists with decreasing length of stay (LOS).
• Actively seeks out a diagnosis mix to facilitate ability to independently treat throughout the facility.
• Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment.
• Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and report adverse reactions to physician, supervising PT and/or nursing.
• Reports findings to supervising PT and solicits their involvement when needed.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the use of modalities and their contraindications.
• Actively seeks research-based treatments and applies them to daily treatment.
• Knowledgeable of available wound care supplies and current protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree