Physical Therapy Assistant PRN Mcallen

Responsibilities

Staff Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist in accordance with the patients’ plan of care. The physical therapy assistant will screen patients, educate patient and family, utilize exercises and physical therapy modalities in the treatment and rehabilitative of persons who have medical problems, health related conditions, or a developmental disability that limits their ability to move or perform functional activities. Some travel may be required in the provision of services between facilities and job functions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel to STHS facilities as needed
• Membership in professional organization preferred
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.
• Licensure in the State of Texas as Physical Therapist Assistant, or has a valid temporary Physical Therapist Assistant for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license.
• Clinical experience preferred
• Must have and maintain current BCLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program

Education / Licensure

• Licensure in the State of Texas as Physical Therapist Assistant, or has a valid temporary Physical Therapist Assistant for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license.
• Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program

Company Commitment

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.