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About The Position

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Active U.S. military service members or veterans with any military service, training or education verified and credited by an accredited PTA program is acceptable.
• No previous work experience needed.
• Possession of current Texas State license
• Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous PTA experience in inpatient/outpatient settings
• See Preferred Certification Listing

Responsibilities

• Performs selected tests and measurements in consultation with the therapist
• Interprets the evaluation for frequently referred diagnosis, asks questions when necessary and seeks guidance concerning more complex situations
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment accordingly within parameters of the treatment plan
• Instructs and involves patient, family, and nursing staff in patient’s progress and discharge plans, makes appropriate discharge recommendations to the therapist and attends appropriate meetings
• Uses appropriate modalities and procedures, demonstrates understanding of the therapist’s selection and asks for clarification as necessary
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrating knowledge of principles of growth and development over the lifespan
• Maintains documentation on all treatments
• Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use
• Provides in-service to staff
• Organizes schedule to reflect patient priorities and needs of other staff
• Delegates responsibility to supportive personnel appropriately
• Provides clinical education for PTA students, after 1 years of experience
• Informs supervisor of incidents, accidents, equipment failure or unusual physician or patient problems immediately
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities