Physical Therapist Assistant- PRN

Ernest Health•Plano, TX

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About The Position

North Texas Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join its patient-care team in Plano, Texas. The 48-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital serves the North Dallas region as part of the Ernest Health network. It provides comprehensive rehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, orthopedic and trauma surgery, and other complex medical conditions. The hospital is recognized as a CIHQ Center of Excellence in Rehabilitation Services and Stroke Care and emphasizes collaborative care, innovative therapy programs, individualized treatment, and measurable recovery outcomes. Under the direction of a physical therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant may help implement treatment plans and perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by the supervising physical therapist. The assistant records patients’ responses to treatment and reports treatment outcomes to the physical therapist. The role also involves integrating the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The position is PRN.

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.
Competency 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.

Responsibilities

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