Physical Therapist Assistant

Midland Health • Midland, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs the essential duties and the primary functions of a physical therapist assistant. Responsibilities include but are not limited to administering physical therapy treatments, documenting treatment, and communicating with physicians and other health care workers. Responsible for promoting teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments. Responsible for solving practical problems, dealing with a variety of instructions in written and oral form.

Requirements

• Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program required
• Must meet current legal requirements of licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant within the State of Texas
• Required to complete eight (8) hours of hospital provided continuing education hours upon hire and annually for Total Joint and Spine. Education will focus on management/care of total hip, knee and shoulder replacement as well as elective spinesurgery patients.

Responsibilities

• Administer PT modalities, procedures, and protocols according to department guidelines
• Provide accurate, timely, and complete documentation
• Support and practice in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and protocols
• Assumes responsibility for his/her professional development
• Promoting teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments
• Solving practical problems, dealing with a variety of instructions in written and oral form

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree