Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant, University Health Services

University of Texas at Austin

22h•$59,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our 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. 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. The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but not limited to: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Please visit UT Austin's Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits to learn more about the total benefits offered. This job posting is hiring to fill one position, either a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. Purpose Physical Therapist: To provide PT services to patients seen at UHS PT department. Provide instruction and supervision for clinical care provided by Physical Therapist Assistant, PT Technician, Athletic Trainer, Student Workers, and /or Student Observers. Physical Therapist Assistant: Provide Physical Therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist to patients seen at UHS PT Department. Assist the supervising physical therapist in duties as assigned. To provide instruction and supervision to PT Technicians, Aides, and student observers/volunteers.

Requirements

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.
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

Nice To Haves

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
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

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.
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