Physical Therapist Assistant

Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation - Temple • Temple, TX

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant for its inpatient setting in Temple, Texas. This is a PRN position with a rate of $45 per hour.

Under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant helps implement therapy plans of care, directs supportive personnel for assigned patients, and communicates with the supervising therapist about patient needs and treatment. The role also includes participating in education for patients, families, students, coworkers, and oneself, and performing other professional duties related to patient care within the scope of practice.

The employer describes a commitment to employee work-life balance and notes that its network of sister companies may allow employees who move to another area of the country to transfer without interruption to their benefits.

Requirements

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Certified BLS, or completion of BLS within the first 90 days of employment.
• Teamwork, excellent communication skills, and a desire to grow and expand clinical knowledge and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of the therapy plan of care under the direct supervision of a licensed PT.
• Delegate and direct supportive personnel for assigned patients to enhance patient care services.
• Communicate consistently with the supervising PT about scheduled patients and the need for assessment or reassessment, treatment-plan modifications, and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
• Participate in education of patients, families, students, coworkers, and self.
• Perform other professional duties associated with patient care within the scope of practice.

Benefits

• The employer emphasizes work-life balance.
• The employer's network of sister companies may allow employees who relocate to transfer without interruption to their benefits.

What This Job Offers

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