Physical Therapist Assistant (License)

Select Medical•Red Oak, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Red Oak, TX is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant for their Outpatient Rehabilitation department. This role requires extensive knowledge of orthopedic and sport-specific rehabilitation for both operative and non-operative cases. The assistant will utilize diagnostic and interventional equipment and work with specialty-trained clinicians treating a variety of diagnoses. The ideal candidate is a team player with excellent communication skills.

Requirements

Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of orthopedic as well as sport specific rehabilitation for operative and non-operative cases.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.
Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.