Physical Therapist Assistant at Orange

Focused Post Acute Care Partners • West Orange, TX

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About The Position

Focused Post Acute Care Partners is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide physical therapy treatment under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist and according to established treatment plans and procedures. The role helps patients regain physical mobility and function, increase strength, and decrease pain, while also performing related clerical and service duties. The position is based at Focused Care at Orange in Orange, Texas, and reports to the Rehab Director, EDO. It has no supervisory responsibilities.

The assistant supports individualized patient care plans, provides prescribed exercises and treatment modalities, monitors and documents patient response and progress, and communicates with the Physical Therapist and professional team. The role also includes supporting staff with therapy-related training, maintaining treatment areas and equipment, assisting with patient scheduling and census, and following facility policies, ethical practices, patient-rights protections, and infection-control precautions.

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 lift up to 50 pounds, perform one-person transfers in routine and emergency situations, and reposition a bedbound patient alone.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, pull, climb, reach, lift, and perform repetitive upper-extremity movements.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in developing and implementing individual patient physical therapy care plans and carry out daily assignments to meet treatment goals.
• Provide daily care to assigned patients and guide them through prescribed passive, assistive, and resistive exercises.
• Apply prescribed heat, light, water, and electrical modalities for muscle or nerve stimulation and pain management, when competent and equipment is available.
• 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, seek assistance from the Physical Therapist when appropriate, and refer patients for reevaluation as necessary.
• Record patient responses and progress in charts and prepare patient 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 may suggest treatment-plan revisions.
• Serve as a resource to staff on physical therapy programs and train staff in adaptive equipment and treatment-plan implementation and rationale.
• 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 physical therapy patient census.
• Follow facility policies and procedures, protect patient rights, observe infection-control and standard precautions, and promote a safe and efficient work environment.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality; communicate effectively; attend staff meetings, required in-services, and other requested meetings; and organize work to complete responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Use materials, equipment, and time safely and cost-effectively; perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Voluntary access to earned pay on the employee's chosen schedule through DailyPay.
• ROCKStar recognition program with monthly team-member leveling and the opportunity to attend the annual FPACP Gala.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree