Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Medical•Fort Worth, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join its multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation team in Fort Worth, Texas. The position follows a traditional Monday–Friday schedule and includes one mandatory weekend shift per month. The assistant works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to help implement therapy plans of care for medically complex patients, including patients with stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic conditions, and cardiopulmonary disorders. The role also involves delegating and directing supportive personnel for assigned patients, communicating with the supervising therapist about patient needs and treatment, and participating in education for patients, families, students, coworkers, and self. Other professional duties may be performed within the scope of practice. The role emphasizes planning, developing, and implementing high-level therapeutic group sessions in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The organization welcomes new graduates with inpatient rehabilitation clinical experience; a background in group fitness instruction is considered ideal. Compensation depends on the candidate’s years of experience and internal equity.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Inpatient rehabilitation clinical experience, including for new graduates.
Background in group fitness instruction.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and implement high-level therapeutic group sessions in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Assist with implementation of therapy plans of care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
Delegate and direct supportive personnel for assigned patients to enhance patient care services.
Communicate consistently with the supervising physical therapist about scheduled patients, assessment and reassessment needs, treatment-plan modifications, and interventions requiring therapist direction.
Participate in education for patients, families, students, coworkers, and self.
Perform other professional duties associated with patient care within the scope of practice.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Prescription coverage.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Short- and long-term disability.
Personal and family medical leave.
Clinical Ladder Program, with opportunities for staff clinicians to earn an additional $2,000–$3,500 based on extracurricular activities.
New graduate mentors.
National education courses and a local online CEU library free to full-time employees.
Residency programs.
Continuing education.
Student loan repayment assistance.