Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem

Ernest Health • Laredo, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a per-diem Physical Therapist Assistant in Laredo, Texas. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from serious injuries and illnesses, including stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex conditions. Care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team, with treatment tailored to patients’ individual needs and cultural backgrounds.

Under the direction of a physical therapist, the assistant may help implement treatment plans and perform selected physical therapy procedures and related tasks. The assistant records patients’ responses to treatment and reports outcomes to the supervising physical therapist. The role integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. Weekday and weekend hours are available.

Requirements

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification from an approved vendor.
• Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrated 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 for patients.
• Perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist.
• Record patients’ responses to treatment and report treatment outcomes to the physical therapist.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree