Physical Therapist Assistant or Senior PTA - CLC Rehab (Casual 19.99 hrs., No Benefits)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Webster, TX

55d•Onsite

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. The role serves as a patient advocate assuring the delivery of physical therapy meets legal, ethical and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the organization. For the Senior PTA role, responsibilities include participating in training and mentoring of entry-level physical therapy assistants and participating in and providing in-service/continuing education/research, teaching opportunities at department, state or national levels. Additionally, the Senior PTA participates and assists with data gathering for quality assurance activities as requested.

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).
5 years related experience (for Senior PTA).

Nice To Haves

One year experience preferred (for supervising students).

Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services under the guidelines set by the Practice Act of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Advisors.
Serves as a patient advocate assuring the delivery of physical therapy meets legal, ethical and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the organization.
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.
Supervises physical therapy assistant students as requested.
Participates in training and mentoring of entry-level physical therapy assistants (Senior PTA).
Participates in and provide in-service/continuing education/research, teaching opportunities at department, state or national levels (Senior PTA).
Participates and assist with data gathering for quality assurance activities as requested (Senior PTA).
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.