Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem

Ernest Health • Corpus Christi, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a per-diem Physical Therapist Assistant to join its patient-care team in Corpus Christi, Texas. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic injuries, and medically complex illnesses, using personalized and intensive therapy programs.

Under the direction of a physical therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant may help implement treatment plans, perform selected physical therapy procedures and related tasks, record patients’ responses to treatment, and report treatment outcomes to the physical therapist. The role also incorporates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

The hospital is part of Ernest Health and offers employee recognition, wellness, and retention programs, along with feedback opportunities through “My Ernest Journey” and the Engagement Survey. Listed wellness offerings include an Employee Assistance Program and a wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.

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 as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Competence 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a physical therapist, help implement treatment plans with patients.
• Perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist.
• Record patients’ responses to treatment and report the outcome of each treatment to the physical therapist.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives.
• Employee recognition, wellness, and retention programs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed