Role: Implements and supports physical therapy treatment programs under supervision, serving patients from neonatal to geriatric.
Key responsibilities:
- Assess, self-correct, and continually develop through professional learning and sharing knowledge.
- Effectively communicate with interdisciplinary teams, patients, families, and colleagues.
- Apply logical reasoning to identify, evaluate, and resolve problems.
- Assist in student training, complete assessments, and promote educational growth.
- Foster teamwork, listen actively, and support positive work relationships.
- Collect data, perform exercises, monitor patient progress, and ensure safety during treatments.
- Prepare documentation, aid in discharge planning, and promote evidence-based practices.
- Support the physical therapist with data collection and patient care activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education: Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
- Experience: Preferred one year as a Physical Therapy Aide or Assistant.
- Licensure: Current PTA license with the Texas ECPTOTE, active and in good standing.
- Certifications: BLS certification obtained within 90 days of employment, maintained throughout.