What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant / LPTA position at UT Health Quitman?
Overview
Join our team as a rotating shift, PRN, Swing Bed Physical Therapy Assistant in Quitman, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health Quitman offers 25 private rooms, a 24-hour Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center, surgical suites, advanced diagnostics, swing bed care, cardiopulmonary rehab, on-site physician clinics, and a sleep lab.
Responsibilities
- The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant shall be responsible for providing, under the direction of licensed Physical Therapist, a full range of age appropriate therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.
- Provides age appropriate treatment according to established goals on the treatment plan and assists the supervising Physical Therapist in reassessing patient's functional status when goals are met or there is a change in patient's condition.
- Instructs/educates patients/families in appropriate activities, home programs and referral to community resources utilizing both verbal and written programs.
- Documents progress in the medical record and maintains patient records as required.
- Communicates with patients, families and all health care professionals required to provide comprehensive interdisciplinary care.
- Maintains skills and knowledge through training and continuing education to provide expected standards of care. Participates in internal and external activities designed to promote awareness of rehabilitation and other health related subjects.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Graduate of a PTO approved Associates degree program
- 3-5 years experience preferred in acute or outpatient setting
- Current professional license active and valid in the State of Texas.
