Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for an inpatient position in Temple, Texas. Under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, the assistant helps implement therapy plans of care and directs supportive personnel for assigned patients. The role includes communicating with the supervising therapist about patients who may need assessment, reassessment, treatment-plan modification, or other therapist-directed interventions. The assistant also participates in education for patients, families, students, coworkers, and themselves, and performs other patient-care duties within the scope of practice. Compensation depends on the candidate’s years of experience and internal equity. The organization describes its approach as supporting work-life balance and fulfilling careers alongside employees’ lives outside work.
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.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementation of therapy plans 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 needs for assessment, reassessment, treatment-plan modification, 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
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Prescription coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Illness Days (EID)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Short- and long-term disability
- Personal and family medical leave
- Clinical Ladder Program, with opportunities for staff clinicians to earn an additional $2,000–$3,500 based on extracurricular activities
- New graduate mentors
- National education courses and a local online CEU library free to full-time employees
- Residency programs
- Continuing education
- Student loan repayment assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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