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Select Medical lists this Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) opportunity in georgetown, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
nBaylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
nRound Rock (University), TX
nPhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
nOutpatient
nHours vary: M-F 7a-7p
nFull Time
nCompensation depends upon candidate's years of experience and internal equity.
nStarting salary: $27-$42 per hour based on experience
nUnder the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care. Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services. Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction. Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.
nBenefits of becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant with us:
nWestrive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.
nnnHealth, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
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nnPaid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
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nnA 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
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nnShort and Long Term Disability.
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nnPersonal and Family Medical Leave.
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nnTuition Assistance up to $5000 a year after your first full year of employment
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nnStudent Loan Assistance
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n nResponsibilities
nnnAssists the therapist in data collection including appropriate tests and measurements for initial evaluation and communicates status updates, as directed by the therapist, within their scope of practice.
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nnAssists in the implementation of the therapy plan of care for their assigned patients including performance of therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising therapist.
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nnProgresses treatment techniques and procedures as patient's status and functional potential changes in conjunction with the specific therapy plan of care designed by the supervising therapist.
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nnIdentifies, responds and reports to supervising therapist any changes in the patient's physical/mental status and/or tolerance to treatment.
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nnUnder direction of supervising therapist, coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
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nnAs delegated by supervising therapist, provides for patient education to include development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.
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nnAs delegated by the supervising therapist, prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of/or fabrication and adaptation of necessary equipment, as well as recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.
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nnAssists with direction of functional training classes and/or programs under the supervision of licensed therapist as assigned.
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nnAssigns routine tasks to aides and clerical staff related to their job function in conjunction with supervising therapist.
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nnDemonstrates flexibility in all aspects of caseload management including accepting coverage.
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nnEffectively and efficiently manages individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions based on patient care needs.
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n nQualifications
nnnA valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
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nnGraduation from an approved school for Physical Therapist Assistants, and having passed a national
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n nexamination for Physical Therapist Assistants certified by the CAPTE.
nnCertified BLS completion required within first 90 days.
n n#BSWIR-Outpatient
nAdditional Data
nEqual Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
nLocation : Location US-TX-Georgetown
nJob ID
nPosition Type Full Time
nExperience (Years) 2
nCategory Physical Therapist Assistant
nCompany Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Outpatient
Worksite address
georgetown, TX, 78628, US
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