Occupational Therapist providing patient care by organizing and conducting medically prescribed programs. Joining a therapy team with a focus on Neuro/Stroke rehabilitation in a hybrid working environment.
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Onsite Physical Therapist Assistant, Ortho/Sports
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About the role
- Physical Therapist Assistant providing patient treatment and documenting progress under a licensed therapist's supervision. Requires collaboration with rehabilitation technicians and adherence to therapy plans.
Responsibilities
- Performs routine physical therapy treatments according to patient treatment plans under the direction of a licensed physical therapist
- Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers
- Supervises rehabilitation technicians with regard to individual patient care
- May assist with program development
- May provide training and guidance to students and interns
- Implements a physical therapy treatment program as described by a physical therapist’s written plan of care
- Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of the PT, and treatments are modified only as allowed by the plan of care
- Monitors patient’s condition and progress towards treatment goals
- Motivates and instructs patient/caregiver using appropriate methods
- Communicates effectively with the supervising physical therapist, patient/caregiver and other professional colleagues to include physicians and insurance companies
- Manages time effectively
- Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently
- May serve as a clinical resource to colleagues, other health care professionals, or to the community in general
- May serve as Clinical Instructor for PTA interns
- Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings as delegated or requested by faculty
- Ensures safe care of patients by adhering to policies, procedures and standards, within budgetary specifications
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant or a physical therapist program
- Current or temporary license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission
- Current certification of Basic Life Support
- Requires occasional/frequent lifting up to 75/100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds
- Prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting
- Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing
- Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement available
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