Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) PRN

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to provide technical assistance in administration of physical therapy treatment to patients. Responsible for providing physical therapy services for patients in strict compliance with plan of care developed by professional physical therapist.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Successful completion of a two-year program for Physical Therapist Assistants, which meets standards established and approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

• Licenses and Certifications
  •  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Upon Hire
  • (PTA) PHYSICAL THERAPIST_ASSIST Upon Hire 

JOB DUTIES

• Provide physical therapy as specified in the physical therapy plan of care, which may include:
  • Implementing treatment programs that include therapeutic exercises, gait training and techniques, ADL training, administration of the therapeutic heat and cold, ultrasound, electric current, and goniometric measurement.
  • Modify treatment techniques as indicated in the plan of care.
  • Obtain copy of plan of care made by PT and provide care exactly as written.
• Respond to acute changes.
• Teach patient/caregiver to perform selected treatment procedures.
• Identify architectural barriers.
• Demonstrate appropriate written, oral, and non-verbal communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates safe, ethical, and legal practice.
• Notify supervising PT and Clinical Supervisor of any patient's change in condition.
• Attend case conferences.
• Inform supervising PT of last scheduled visit one week prior so that PT can schedule to see patient on the last visit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.