Physical Therapist Assistant (84756)

Regency Integrated Health Services•Houston, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) implements therapeutic programs under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, which include therapeutic exercise, gait training, and other activities of physical therapy. The PTA coordinates and collaborates with the Physical Therapist and the Rehab Director to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care. The role involves guiding and teaching patients in techniques, exercises, or precautions designed to improve range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, or functional ability in accordance with instruction from the supervising Physical Therapist as approved by the physician. The PTA observes, records, and reports the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition or treatment, and documents the extent of the patient’s involvement in the decision affecting his/her care. Participation in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient’s plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcomes is expected, as is reporting patient complaints of pain or sickness, and unusual reactions to treatment to the Physical Therapist and Coordinator.

Requirements

Graduate of a two year college level curriculum in Physical Therapy Association accredited/ approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Current licensed by the state of Texas to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Must have a car with current insurance coverage and a State driver’s license.
Sight and hearing sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication, ability to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per day while driving, standing, sitting, assisting patients movement, writing, and speaking.

Nice To Haves

Two year experience in home health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and collaborates with the Physical Therapist and the Rehab Director to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care.
Guides and teaches the patient in techniques, exercises, or precautions designed to improve range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, or functional ability in accordance with instruction from the supervising Physical Therapist as approved by the physician.
Observes, records, and reports the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition or treatment.
Documents the extent of the patient’s involvement in the decision affecting his/her care.
Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient’s plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcome.
Report patient complaints of pain or sickness, and unusual reactions to treatment to the Physical Therapist and Coordinator.

Benefits

Continuing education
Maintains personal health status requirement in relation to job position
Maintains professional licensure/ certification (if applicable).
Maintains current personnel file information and provides information to agency in timely manner.
Sets own development challenges and volunteers to learn.
Assists with orientation of new personnel.
Adheres to agency infection control and safety polices, including education, reporting, and practice implementation specific to job position.
Attends agency provided in-service programs to fulfill requirements of position and agency polices.
Exhibits adaptability, flexibility, self-control and maturity in work and behavior
Maintains stable performance and emotions when faced with opposition, pressure and/ or stressful conditions.
Develops work relationships that honor and respect others’ strengths and abilities.
Shows courtesy, compassion and respect.
Communicates with all individuals appropriately, while maintaining confidentiality.
Contributes to teamwork, and harmonious working relationships.
Supports and demonstrates continuous improvement of quality and service.
Shares ideas and suggestions.
Participates in projects.
Participates in problem solving.
Reports problems, unusual events appropriately.
Demonstrates behavior that promotes professionalism and self-development.
Participates in educational programs/ seminars.
Promotes cost consciousness.
Displays professional appearance.
Promotes professional environment, including emphasis on cleanliness and safety.
Uses own knowledge and experience base and other resources as necessary to make logical decisions and solve problems.
Continuously analyze work process and makes suggestions for improvement.