What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPTA, Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient Rehabilitation Center - PRN position at CHRISTUS Health System?
Summary:
Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist according to established goals and treatment plans.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
- Performs patient care related duties in order to restore the patient to their maximum level of independence and function according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for PT assistants.
- Clinical competencies in the physical therapy assisting skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
- Contributes to the fulfillment of departmental and organizational goals.
- Participates in established interdepartmental and intradepartmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital and corporate goals.
- Maintains required records as specified in departmental policy and procedures manual.
- Participates in maintaining/improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the physical therapy department.
- Assigns duties as appropriate to Physical Therapy Technicians.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Basic Computer Knowledge
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
- Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from an accredited Physical Therapy School.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Maintain current registration license in Texas and provide the hospital with a copy.
- BCLS certification.
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed