Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Medical•Temple, TX

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team in Temple, TX. This is a PRN position. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills and a desire to grow clinically. Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, the PTA will assist in implementing the therapy plan of care, delegate and direct supportive personnel, and communicate consistently with the supervising PT regarding patient care. The role also involves participating in the education of patients, families, students, and coworkers, and performing other professional duties within the scope of practice.

Requirements

Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication skills
Desire to grow and expand clinical knowledge and expertise

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.
Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.