Physical Therapist Assistant or Sr. PTA - Galveston, Acute Only (5x8 or 4x10 Schedule, Including Sat or Sun)

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

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UTMB Health is hiring for an open-pooled Physical Therapist Assistant position in Galveston, focused on acute care. Applicants’ education and experience will be considered, and the position may be filled at the Physical Therapist Assistant or Senior Physical Therapist Assistant level. The schedule is 5x8 or 4x10 and includes either Saturday or Sunday. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services under the guidelines of the Practice Act of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Advisors. The role serves as a patient advocate and helps ensure services meet legal, ethical, and institutional standards while adhering to department and organizational philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures. At the standard level, an associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and a Texas license or eligibility for licensure are required; no experience is required. One year of experience is preferred. The Senior Physical Therapist Assistant level requires the same education and licensure qualifications plus five years of related experience, and includes additional responsibilities in mentoring, education, and quality assurance.

Requirements

Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Texas.
For the Physical Therapist Assistant level, no experience is required.
For the Senior Physical Therapist Assistant level, five years of related experience is required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred for the Physical Therapist Assistant level.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy treatment to patients appropriate to their age, culture, and condition in the assigned clinical area.
Document patient treatment and progress in the medical record in accordance with peer review requirements.
Communicate pertinent patient information with the supervising physical therapist, patients, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.
Participate in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned.
Meet required competencies for assigned areas.
Delegate duties to Rehabilitation Aides and monitor service delivery appropriately.
Supervise physical therapy assistant students or other students as requested.
For the senior-level role, participate in training and mentoring entry-level physical therapy assistants.
For the senior-level role, participate in and provide in-service education, continuing education, research, and teaching opportunities at department, state, or national levels.
For the senior-level role, participate in and assist with data gathering for quality assurance activities as requested.
Adhere to internal controls and the reporting structure.