Physical Therapist Assistant at Sherman

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Sherman, TX

About The Position

Focused Post Acute Care Partners is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide patient treatment under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with established treatment plans and procedures. The role supports patients in regaining mobility and function, increasing strength, and reducing pain, while also performing related clerical and service duties. The position is based at Focused Care at Sherman in Sherman, Texas, and reports to the Rehab Director and EDO. The assistant supports the development and implementation of individual care plans, provides prescribed therapy and monitors and records patient responses and progress. The role also includes communicating with the Physical Therapist and other professional team members, supporting staff with physical therapy programs and adaptive equipment, maintaining treatment areas and equipment, and following facility policies, patient-rights protections, ethical standards, and infection-control precautions. There are no supervisory responsibilities. The position requires knowledge equivalent to completion of an Associate's Degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program and a current license or registration as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of hire. The job requires physical activity that includes lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting with patient transfers and repositioning. Exposure to unsanitary conditions or high-crime areas may occur in some facility or home settings.

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, with reasonable accommodations available 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 information 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 physical therapy modalities, such as heat, light, water, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, traction, hot and cold packs, paraffin baths, whirlpool, and diathermy, 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, and seek assistance from the Physical Therapist when appropriate.
Record patient responses and progress in charts and refer patients to the Physical Therapist for reevaluation as necessary.
Prepare patient referrals as requested by the Physical Therapist and communicate regularly about program design, implementation, and progress.
Participate in Physical Therapist Assistant meetings and advise professional team members about patient progress and treatment effectiveness; suggest treatment-plan revisions when appropriate.
Serve as a resource to staff on physical therapy programs and train staff in adaptive equipment use 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 on time.
Use materials, equipment, and time safely and cost-effectively and perform other related duties as required.