Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

PureHealth • Denton, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services as assigned under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist, following applicable policies and procedures and state and federal regulations. The position is based in a post-acute setting and involves providing and documenting customer-focused therapy, monitoring treatment benefits, educating customers and families, and coordinating care with team members and other interested parties.

The assistant helps maintain productivity and documentation standards, adjusts schedules to meet department workload and caseload needs, and keeps the immediate supervisor informed about caseload activities or problems. The role also contributes input on department operations, program development, quality improvement, facilities, planning, and budgets. Team members must follow HIPAA privacy and security requirements and report suspected policy violations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• At least one year of therapy assistant experience.
• Valid state-appropriate PTA license.
• Sound clinical judgment relating to rehabilitation services.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to maximize functional outcomes.
• Effective communication with internal and external customers at all levels.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft applications, and ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Positive communication skills, maturity, and patience.
• Proficient in English, with good verbal and written communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload, show initiative, analyze situations, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to observe and recognize cleaning needs and take action on observed needs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to customer assessments under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Provide interventions in accordance with, and contribute to, customer-focused treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Complete daily charges, progress notes, and other reports accurately, legibly, and on time, in accordance with department standards.
• Monitor and appropriately modify the therapeutic benefit of treatment.
• Educate customers and families according to their learning needs, and document education as required.
• Initiate, coordinate, and communicate collaborative efforts, including provider updates and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate annual competency in clinical skills and techniques specific to each unit.
• Organize and adjust schedules according to department workload and customer caseload to maintain productivity.
• Keep the immediate supervisor informed in a timely manner about caseload activities or problems.
• Provide input on department operations, including program development, quality improvement, facilities, planning, and operational and capital budgets.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations, corporate compliance requirements, Texas licensing board requirements, and American Physical Therapy Association requirements.
• Maintain productivity expectations and advance customers through therapy as indicated.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate quality and timeliness in documentation and make referrals to PureHealth’s Outpatient Department.
• Follow HIPAA privacy and security policies, use or disclose only the minimum necessary protected health information, and report suspected violations to the facility CEO.

Benefits

• Free continuing education units (CEUs).
• 401(k) plan.
• Rewards and recognition through the CareHeroes Program, including gift cards for great performance.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Professional career growth.
• Advance pay benefit providing more flexibility in accessing pay.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree