Physical Therapist Assistant at Waxahachie

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Waxahachie, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Focused Post Acute Care Partners is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for Focused Care at Waxahachie in Waxahachie, Texas. Under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist and according to established treatment plans and procedures, the assistant provides treatment to help patients regain physical mobility and function, increase strength, and decrease pain. The position also includes related clerical and service duties. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to completion of an associate's degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Current license or registration as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of hire.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality and organize work to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.

Responsibilities

Assist the Physical Therapist in developing and implementing individual patient physical therapy care plans, and carry out daily assignments to meet therapy plans and treatment goals.
Provide daily care to assigned patients and guide them through prescribed passive, assistive, and resistive exercises to develop or improve strength, muscle tone, and range of motion.
Apply prescribed heat-, light-, water-, and electrically based treatments or modalities for muscle and nerve stimulation or pain management, using equipment in which competency has been demonstrated.
Assist patients with gait training using equipment such as parallel bars, walkers, crutches, canes, and braces.
Perform other therapeutic activities, including massage and body mechanics instruction.
Observe patients during treatment, note significant changes in condition, and seek assistance from the Physical Therapist when appropriate.
Document patient responses to treatment and progress in patient charts; refer patients for reevaluation and prepare referrals as requested by the Physical Therapist.
Communicate regularly with the Physical Therapist about program design, implementation, and patient progress; participate in meetings conducted by the Physical Therapist.
Advise professional team members about patient progress and treatment effectiveness, and suggest treatment-plan revisions when appropriate.
Serve as a resource to staff on physical therapy programs and train staff in the use of adaptive equipment and the implementation and rationale of treatment plans.
Clean and maintain treatment areas and equipment, follow sterile procedures and guidelines, and report needed repairs to a supervisor.
Assist with patient scheduling, daily schedule preparation, and maintenance of the daily physical therapy patient census.
Follow company and facility policies and procedures, ethical practices, patient-rights protections, infection-control and standard precautions, and safe and cost-effective use of resources.
Maintain attendance and punctuality; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; organize work to complete responsibilities on time; and attend staff meetings, required in-services, and other requested meetings.
Perform related duties as required.