Back to Jobs search

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Select Medical • Killeen, TX • 3h ago

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Killeen, TX

Outpatient

Hours vary: M-F 7a-7p

Full Time

Compensation depends upon candidate's years of experience and internal equity.

Starting salary: $26 per hour based on experience

Under 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.

Benefits of becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant with us:

Westrive 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.

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).

A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Short and Long Term Disability.

Personal and Family Medical Leave.

Tuition Assistance up to $5000 a year after your first full year of employment

Student Loan Assistance

Responsibilities

Assists 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.

Assists 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.

Progresses 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.

Identifies, responds and reports to supervising therapist any changes in the patient's physical/mental status and/or tolerance to treatment.

Under 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.

As 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.

As 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.

Assists with direction of functional training classes and/or programs under the supervision of licensed therapist as assigned.

Assigns routine tasks to aides and clerical staff related to their job function in conjunction with supervising therapist.

Demonstrates flexibility in all aspects of caseload management including accepting coverage.

Effectively and efficiently manages individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions based on patient care needs.

Qualifications

A valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Graduation from an approved school for Physical Therapist Assistants, and having passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants certified by the CAPTE.

Certified BLS completion required within first 90 days.

BSWIR-Outpatient

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

BSWIR-Outpatient

Location : Location US-TX-Killeen

Position Type Full Time

Experience (Years) 2

Category Physical Therapist Assistant

Company Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Outpatient

Min USD $26.00/Yr.

Max USD $40.00/Yr.

Similar Jobs

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Hospitalist

Baylor Scott & White Health • Temple, TX • 5h ago

Hospital & Medical

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist Ortho Schedule: 7on/7off 12hr shifts; Tuesday - Monday Inpatient Only Duties include but not limited to: Hospital consults and admissions JOB SUMMARY The ACNP Inpatient Medicin...

5h ago

Go to Apply

PM&R Medical Director

Baylor Scott & White Health • Temple, TX • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation - Temple is seeking a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Medical Director to join their team. This is an employed career opportunity with a generous benefits package that offers wor...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Registered Nurse (RN)

Potomac Healthcare Solutions LLC • Copperas Cove, TX • 2d ago

Hospital & Medical

Registered Nurse (RN) Copperas Cove, TX Position Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals. Facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in rela...

2d ago

Go to Apply

(USA) Part-Time Pharmacy Tech Certified Sam's

Walmart • Temple, TX • 5d ago

Hospital & Medical

Position Summary... What you'll do... Provides Member service by acknowledging the Member identifying their needs assisting with purchasing decisions locating merchandise resolving issues and concerns and promoting the C...

5d ago

Go to Apply

Clinical Informatics Spec 1

Baylor Scott & White Health • Temple, TX • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

JOB SUMMARY The Clinical Informatics Specialist promotes the understanding, integration and application of healthcare information technology in support of clinician/provider objectives, the organization's vision and stra...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Medical Assistant MA Float

AdventHealth • Killeen, TX • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. A...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Certified Nurse Anesthetist, Chief

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • Temple, TX • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Summary The Chief CRNA, recognized as Chief APN (CNA) is a first level supervisor and assumes administrative responsibility over the clinical Certified Nurse Anesthetists. Overall clinical responsibility is a collaborati...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Physical Therapist / PT

Aegis Therapies • Copperas Cove, TX • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Physical Therapist / PT Job Type: Full-time Schedule: 40 hours per week Setting: Nursing Home, Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing Facility Location: Hill Country Heights - Copperas Cove, TX Aegis Therapies , one of t...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Medical Receptionist

Select Medical • Temple, TX • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Overview Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation Temple, TX Medical Receptionist PRN (As Needed) Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care tobest add...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Medical Support Assistant

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • Temple, TX • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Summary This position is in the Care in the Community Service at VA Central Texas Health Care System (CTXVHCS), Temple, Texas. The Medical Support Assistant (MSA) plays a role in resolving problems related to care coordi...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.