Physical Therapist Assistant-PRN

Ernest Health•Mesquite, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute is an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Mesquite, Texas, serving the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It provides personalized, intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy to patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic surgeries. The facility has modern therapy gyms and adaptive equipment and emphasizes compassionate, high-quality care that helps patients regain strength and independence. The Physical Therapist Assistant joins a team of patient caregivers. Under the direction of a physical therapist, the assistant may help implement treatment plans, perform selected physical therapy procedures and related tasks, record patient responses, and report treatment outcomes to the physical therapist. The role integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Basic Life Support/CPR certification from an approved vendor.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Competency in providing care according to established standards.
Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physical therapist, assist with implementing treatment plans with patients.
Perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist.
Record patients’ responses to treatment and report each treatment’s outcome to the physical therapist.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.