Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant, University Health Services

University of Texas at Austin

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics. This job posting is hiring to fill one position, either a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. The mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals. Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

Requirements

Physical Therapist: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (PT) from a school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation on Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Current Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners license to practice as a PT. Experience using a personal computer and documenting in an electronic health record. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Current CPR certification. Demonstrated professional demeanor. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Physical Therapist Assistant: Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program Current licensure from the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant Experience using a personal computer and documenting in an electronic health record. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Current CPR certification Demonstrated professional demeanor Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Physical Therapist: Masters or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. Two or more years of experience as a Physical Therapist. Experience working as a PT in an outpatient orthopedic or sports medicine setting. Experience supervising the clinical work of PT Assistants, PT Technicians, Student Volunteers and /or Athletic Trainers. Additional certification or training in Manual Therapy, dry needling, or other specialization
Physical Therapist Assistant: Bachelor's degree in a health-related field Two or more years of experience working as PTA in an outpatient orthopedic or sports medicine setting as a PTA Additional certification or training in Manual Therapy, dry needling, or other specialization

Responsibilities

Physical Therapist: Evaluates, plans, directs and administers physical therapy services to patients. Maintains patient health records. Provides supervisor of clinical care provided by Physical Therapist Assistants, student volunteers, Athletic Trainer, and/or student observers. Maintains a level of knowledge conducive of providing high quality patient care. Exhibits behaviors consistent with organizational values by demonstrating respect and professionalism, adhering to customer service standards and policies, maintaining patient confidentiality, and actively engaging in quality improvement efforts. Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance pattern Other related functions as assigned.
Physical Therapist Assistant: Provides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed physical therapist Effectively documents patient treatment in the Electronic Health Records (EHR) Assists with the supervision of clinical care provided by PT aides, student workers and student volunteers Maintains a level of knowledge conducive of providing high quality patient care. Exhibits behaviors consistent with organizational values by demonstrating respect and professionalism, adhering to customer service standards and policies, maintaining patient confidentiality, and actively engaging in quality improvement efforts. Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance pattern Other related functions as assigned.