Physical Therapist Assistant (License)

Select Medical•Garland, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join their growing team at the Garland (Central) clinic. This role operates under the direct supervision of a licensed PT and involves assisting in the implementation of therapy plans of care. The position also includes delegating and directing supportive personnel to enhance patient care services. Consistent communication with the supervising PT regarding scheduled patients is essential for identifying the need for assessments, reassessments, and modifications to treatment plans. The role also involves participating in the education of patients, families, students, coworkers, and self, and performing other professional duties related to patient care within the scope of practice.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.
Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.