Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Rehab Services and Physical Therapist, to provide various methods of Physical Therapy according to patient treatment plan. To serve as a resource person for PT's, PT Assistants, and PT Aides.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience in Physical Therapy preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Eligible for or licensed by Texas Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Basic Life Support certification required through the American Heart Association or other pre-approved accredited certification program.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of regulations, QA and procedures, and quality patient care. Successful completion department specific and/or hospital required training courses. Must be able to treat patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Normally scheduled 8-hour work days, Monday - Friday; however, additional hours may be required due to increase in workload, assignment and completion of special projects. Must be flexible if required to work long or irregular hours.