Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant for an inpatient role in Dallas, Texas. Under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, the assistant helps implement therapy plans of care and directs supportive personnel for assigned patients to enhance patient care. The role includes communicating with the supervising therapist about scheduled patients and needs for assessment, reassessment, treatment-plan modification, and other interventions requiring therapist direction. The assistant also participates in education for patients, families, students, coworkers, and self, and performs other professional duties related to patient care within the scope of practice. 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 within the first 90 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementation of the therapy plan of care under the direct 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 and needs for assessment, reassessment, treatment-plan modification, and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
- Participate in education of 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 opportunity for staff clinicians to earn an additional $2,000–$3,500 based on extracurricular activities
- New graduate mentors
- National education courses and local online CEU library free to full-time employees
- Residency programs
- Continuing education
- Student loan repayment assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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