Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)

Brief Job Description

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists in habilitation testing, programming and reporting of clinical services.
• Administers individualized habilitation program plans.
• Implements treatment protocols to treat, improve, or maintain consumers’ level of function.
• Interviews individuals/staff and renders therapeutic treatments to consumers.
• Assists in provision of orthopedic equipment production, maintenance and repair program.
• Participates in conferences for treatment planning.
• Performs training programs for both consumers and staff.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality enhancement activities related to therapeutic services provisions at the local level.
• Participates in the student internships or other educational/programs.
• Supervises the work of others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of evaluation, design, and fabrication of assistive/orthotic/mobility or communication equipment.
• Ability to learn/practice good team interaction and management skills.
• Ability to interact with individuals living at the State Supported Living Center in a manner which fosters dignity, trust and confidence.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with individuals, their families, State Supported Living Center staff and the public.
• Ability to teach team members to perform selected treatment and/or functional activities including equipment in-services and PNMP procedure.
• Ability to implement therapeutic programs and modify treatment within scope of licensure requirements.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications

• Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA), or Speech Therapy Assistant able to practice in the State of Texas

Initial Screening Criteria

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Science (AS) degree.
• Experience working with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is preferred.

Additional Information

• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
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• Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:
• Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.