Physical Therapist Assistant

Ernest Health•Mesquite, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join its inpatient rehabilitation team in Mesquite, Texas. The institute serves patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic surgeries, providing intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy through an interdisciplinary team. 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, while integrating the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

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.
Demonstrate understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Demonstrate competency in providing care according to established standards.
Demonstrate appropriate application of 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 proper levels of confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physical therapist, may 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

PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options.
Dental and vision coverage.
401(k) with employer matching.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives.
Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.
Recognition, wellness, and retention programs.