Physical Therapist Assistant or Senior PTA - Acute, CLC (Experience Only)
About The Position
This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate. Physical Therapist Assistant Provides physical therapy services under the guidelines set by the Practice Act of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Advisors. Serves as a patient advocate assuring the delivery of physical therapy meets legal, ethical and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the organization. Senior Physical Therapist Assistant Provides physical therapy services under the guidelines set by the Practice Act of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Advisors. Serves as a patient advocate assuring the delivery of physical therapy meets legal, ethical and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the organization.
Requirements
- Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
- Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas.
- No experience required (for PTA)
- 5 years related experience (for Senior PTA)
Nice To Haves
- One year experience preferred (for PTA)
Responsibilities
- Provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area.
- Documents patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements.
- Communicates pertinent patient information with the supervising physical therapist, patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.
- Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned.
- Meets required competencies for assigned areas.
- Delegates duties and monitor service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides
- Supervise physical therapy assistant students as requested.
- Supervises students as requested.
- Participates in training and mentoring of entry-level physical therapy assistants
- Participates in and provide in-service/continuing education/research, teaching opportunities at department, state or national levels.
- Participates and assist with data gathering for quality assurance activities as requested.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
