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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Lifepoint Health®, Dallas, TX, United States


Your Experience Matters Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‐being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Facility Information Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Dallas

Schedule: PRN

How You'll Contribute

Work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, implement the patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance.

Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.

Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.

Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow‑through programs.

Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.

Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards, and applicable state/federal laws.

Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA program culminating in an Associate Degree.

Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.

CPR certification (when required).

EEOC Statement KH-Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KH-Dallas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

About Lifepoint Health Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and is driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

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