Physical Therapist Assistant

Ernest Health•Plano, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

North Texas Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join its patient-care team at its 48-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Plano, Texas. The hospital serves the North Dallas region and provides rehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, orthopedic and trauma surgery, and other complex medical conditions. Under the direction of a physical therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant may help implement treatment plans and perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by the supervising therapist. The role records patients’ responses to treatment and reports treatment outcomes to the physical therapist. The assistant is also expected to integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The hospital describes its culture as collaborative and its therapy programs as innovative, with an emphasis on individualized care and measurable recovery outcomes. It offers employee recognition, wellness, retention, feedback, and professional-growth programs, along with comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Basic Life Support/CPR certification from an approved vendor.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Competence in providing care according to established standards.
Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of direct patient-care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physical therapist, assist with implementing treatment plans for patients.
Perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist.
Record patients’ responses to treatment and report the outcome of each treatment to the physical therapist.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

PPO and High Deductible medical plan options
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) with employer matching
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives
Earned Time Off, with vacation accrual beginning on the start date
Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement