Physical Therapist Assistant or Sr. PTA - Inpatient/Outpatient Exp – ADC Rehab (Partial - 20 to 39.99 Hours)

About the role

This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education and experience will be considered, and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level as appropriate.

Requirements

Physical Therapist Assistant

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas
• No experience required (one year preferred)

Senior Physical Therapist Assistant

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas
• 5 years related experience

Responsibilities

Physical Therapist Assistant

• Provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture, and condition in assigned clinical area
• Documents patient treatment and progress appropriately in the medical record; documentation must meet peer review requirements
• Communicates pertinent patient information with the supervising physical therapist, patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines
• Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned
• Meets required competencies for assigned areas
• Delegates duties and monitors service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides
• Supervises physical therapy assistant students as requested
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure

Senior Physical Therapist Assistant

• Provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture, and condition in assigned clinical area
• Documents patient treatment and progress appropriately in the medical record; documentation must meet peer review requirements
• Communicates pertinent patient information with the supervising physical therapist, patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines
• Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned
• Meets required competencies for assigned areas
• Delegates duties and monitors service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides
• Supervises students as requested
• Participates in training and mentoring of entry-level physical therapy assistants
• Participates in and provides in-service/continuing education/research, teaching opportunities at department, state, or national levels
• Participates and assists with data gathering for quality assurance activities as requested
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure