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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Select Medical HoldingsRound Rock, TX, US
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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care. Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services. Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction. Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.

Benefits of becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant with us :

We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
  • A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Short and Long Term Disability.
  • Personal and Family Medical Leave.
  • Tuition Assistance up to $5000 a year after your first full year of employment
  • Student Loan Assistance

Responsibilities

  • Assists the therapist in data collection including appropriate tests and measurements for initial evaluation and communicates status updates.
  • Assists in the implementation of the therapy plan of care for their assigned patients.
  • Progresses treatment techniques and procedures as patient's status and functional potential changes.
  • Identifies, responds and reports to supervising therapist any changes in the patient's physical / mental status and / or tolerance to treatment.
  • Under direction of supervising therapist, coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical / therapeutic services.
  • As delegated by the supervising therapist, provides for patient education.
  • As delegated by the supervising therapist, prepares for patient discharge.
  • Assists with direction of functional training classes and / or programs.
  • Assigns routine tasks to aides and clerical staff.
  • Demonstrates flexibility in all aspects of caseload management.
  • Effectively and efficiently manages individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions.

    • Qualifications

    1. A valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

    2. Graduation from an approved school for Physical Therapist Assistants, and having passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants certified by the CAPTE.

    3. Certified BLS completion required within first 90 days.

    Additional Data

    Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled / Veterans

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