Physical Therapist Assistant - Part Time (Acute)
Memorial Hermann Health System, Sugar Land, TX, United States
Job Summary
Performs routine physical therapy treatments according to patient treatment plans under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers.
Position responsible for ensuring clinical expertise in either assigned work group or for an assigned patient population.
Assists with program development.
Serves as a resource and mentor for staff, students and volunteers while assisting in educational programs, providing input for program development and serving as a resource for community education and marketing.
Hours: Part time working Thursday - Saturday, 10 hour shifts.
Acute experience preferred. Will consider new grad with Acute affiliation with Memorial Hermann.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or a Physical Therapist program.
Licenses/Certifications
Current license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission
Current Certification in Basic Life Support
Experience / Knowledge / Skills
Must have a minimum of five (5) years experience.
The position requires occasional/frequent lifting up to 75/100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting.
Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary.
The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.
Principal Accountabilities
Implements a physical therapy treatment program as described by a physical therapist’s written plan of care. Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of the PT, and treatments are modified only as allowed by the plan of care. Is able to demonstrate physical therapy skills competently. Monitors patient’s condition and progress towards treatment goals. Motivates and instructs patient/caregiver using appropriate method.
Communicates effectively with staff, patients/caregivers and professional colleagues to include physicians and insurance companies.
Manages time effectively.
Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
Supervises support staff with a professional open environment and takes an active role in ensuring safe and effective performance.
Serves as clinical resource, mentor, and clinical instructor to staff, students, hospital, schools and the community in general.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by professional organization participation and community service, advanced education, specialty certification, research project, and/or advisory board membership.
Identifies need for new departmental programs, or for revision of existing ones in response to the changing health environment. Conceptualizes, designs and implements new or revised programs.
Assists with departmental planning including departmental strategic plans, budgets, goals, policies, procedures, standards of care and marketing.
Initiates and oversees department projects.
Actively participates and significantly contributes to system/facility committees and taskforces.
Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.
Leads departmental committees and taskforces.
Demonstrates leadership skills by assisting manager/director with daily operations, staffing and needs as assigned by manager/director.
Develops and presents education/in-services/journal reviews to colleagues, peers, and the community.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.
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Performs routine physical therapy treatments according to patient treatment plans under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers.
Position responsible for ensuring clinical expertise in either assigned work group or for an assigned patient population.
Assists with program development.
Serves as a resource and mentor for staff, students and volunteers while assisting in educational programs, providing input for program development and serving as a resource for community education and marketing.
Hours: Part time working Thursday - Saturday, 10 hour shifts.
Acute experience preferred. Will consider new grad with Acute affiliation with Memorial Hermann.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or a Physical Therapist program.
Licenses/Certifications
Current license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission
Current Certification in Basic Life Support
Experience / Knowledge / Skills
Must have a minimum of five (5) years experience.
The position requires occasional/frequent lifting up to 75/100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting.
Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary.
The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.
Principal Accountabilities
Implements a physical therapy treatment program as described by a physical therapist’s written plan of care. Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of the PT, and treatments are modified only as allowed by the plan of care. Is able to demonstrate physical therapy skills competently. Monitors patient’s condition and progress towards treatment goals. Motivates and instructs patient/caregiver using appropriate method.
Communicates effectively with staff, patients/caregivers and professional colleagues to include physicians and insurance companies.
Manages time effectively.
Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
Supervises support staff with a professional open environment and takes an active role in ensuring safe and effective performance.
Serves as clinical resource, mentor, and clinical instructor to staff, students, hospital, schools and the community in general.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by professional organization participation and community service, advanced education, specialty certification, research project, and/or advisory board membership.
Identifies need for new departmental programs, or for revision of existing ones in response to the changing health environment. Conceptualizes, designs and implements new or revised programs.
Assists with departmental planning including departmental strategic plans, budgets, goals, policies, procedures, standards of care and marketing.
Initiates and oversees department projects.
Actively participates and significantly contributes to system/facility committees and taskforces.
Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.
Leads departmental committees and taskforces.
Demonstrates leadership skills by assisting manager/director with daily operations, staffing and needs as assigned by manager/director.
Develops and presents education/in-services/journal reviews to colleagues, peers, and the community.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.
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