LPTA, Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Texarkana - PRN

Description

Summary:

Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist according to established goals and treatment plans. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Performs patient care related duties in order to restore the patient to their maximum level of independence and function according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for PT assistants.
• Clinical competencies in the physical therapy assisting skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
• Contributes to the fulfillment of departmental and organizational goals.
• Participates in established interdepartmental and intradepartmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital and corporate goals.
• Maintains required records as specified in departmental policy and procedures manual.
• Participates in maintaining/improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the physical therapy department.
•  Assigns duties as appropriate to Physical Therapy Technicians.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from an accredited Physical Therapy School.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Maintain current registration license in Texas and provide the hospital with a copy.
• BCLS certification.

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed