About this opportunity
Burleson County Publishing CO lists this Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity in caldwell, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Where You'll Work
St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital in Caldwell, Texas offering a Level IV Trauma Center, IP and OP services, therapy, emergency care, skilled nursing care, injury treatment and more.
Our hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and certified as a Level III support stroke facility by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.
Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.
To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.
Administers therapeutic exercises and physical therapy modalities according to the physical therapy plan of care
Instructs, motivates and Assists patients to learn and improve functional activity, such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation and daily living activities
Observes patients during treatments, Assesses, and compiles data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and reports verbally or in writing to the physical therapist; may communicate updates to physicians
Fit patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs
May perform clerical duties
Promotes and Supports positive and professional customer service, while interacting with clients, guests and hospital personnel. Works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customer's needs are met in a timely manner. Encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education
Job Requirements
Required Associates Other Physical Therapist Assistants and Graduates eligible for licensure will be considered, upon hire
Physical Therapy Assistant: TX, upon hire and
Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days
Worksite address
caldwell, TX, 77836, US
Who can apply
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