Physical Therapist Asst or Sr. PTA (Acute Only)- LCC-CLC-GAL (Casual - 19hrs/No Benefits)
About The Position
This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area. They document patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record, ensuring documentation meets peer review requirements. They communicate pertinent patient information with the supervising physical therapist, patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines. The role also involves participating in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned, meeting required competencies for assigned areas, delegating duties and monitoring service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides, and supervising physical therapy assistant students as requested. Adherence to internal controls and reporting structure is also required.
Requirements
- Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
- Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas.
- No experience required (for PTA level)
- 5 years related experience (for Senior PTA level)
Nice To Haves
- One year experience preferred (for supervising students)
Responsibilities
- Provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area.
- Documents patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet 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 monitor service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides
- Supervise physical therapy assistant students as requested.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
- Participates in training and mentoring of entry-level physical therapy assistants
- Participates in and provide in-service/continuing education/research, teaching opportunities at department, state or national levels.
- Participates and assist with data gathering for quality assurance activities as requested.
Benefits
- No Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
