Physical Therapist Assistant

Ernest Health • Lubbock, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join its patient-care team in Lubbock, Texas. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for patients with stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic trauma, and other complex medical conditions, including pediatric patients. The Physical Therapist Assistant works under the direction of a physical therapist to carry out selected treatment procedures, document patient responses, and report treatment outcomes. The position also supports the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles in 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 in relation 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 each treatment’s outcome to the physical therapist.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

• PPO and high-deductible medical plan options.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed