Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient - Primary Care Pavilion (Galveston; up to 19 hrs/wk)

University of Texas Medical Branch • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services under the guidelines set by the Practice Act of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Advisors. This role serves as a patient advocate, ensuring that 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.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture, and condition in assigned clinical area.
• Documents patient treatment and progress in the medical record, ensuring documentation meets 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 monitors service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides.
• Supervises physical therapy assistant students as requested.

Benefits

• Up to 19.99 hours per week, not benefit-eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees