Physical Therapy Assistant - $28-39 per hour
Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 26, 2024
Job Description:
Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Physical Therapy
Assistant for a job in Houston, Texas.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- 30 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours
- Employment Type: Staff
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high
quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for
every member of our community. When we say every member of our
community, that includes our employees. We know that when our
employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to
create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety,
compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance
your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier
communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a
part of our team.Job SummaryPerforms 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. Assists with program
development. Provides training and guidance to students and
interns. Assists Director, Manager or Level III with department
operations.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a PTA to join our
acute care therapy team at our Memorial City Hospital! This is a
part-time, 9a-5p position and the shift is Monday, Wednesday,
Friday with 1-2 weekend days per 6 week scheduling period.Minimum
QualificationsEducation: Graduate of an accredited physical
therapist assistant or a physical therapist
programLicenses/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 SupportExperience /
Knowledge / Skills:
- Two (2) years of experience.
- 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. May screen
patients for possible PT services under the direction of a PT.
Monitors patient's condition and progress towards treatment
goals.
- Supervises rehabilitation technicians and others with regard to
patient care. Motivates and instructs patient/caregiver using
appropriate method.
- Communicates effectively with the supervising physical
therapist, patient/caregiver and other professional colleagues to
include physician and insurance companies.
- Manages time effectively.
- Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes
other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
- Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and clinical instructor
to staff, students, hospital, schools and/or the community in
general.
- Actively pursues clinical expertise in specific treatment
techniques or management of a particular patient population.
- Actively participates in organized system/facility/departmental
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
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to
all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within
budgetary specifications including time management, supply
management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by
meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills
competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the
success of the organization.
- 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.Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID
#10276_235108260. Posted job title: part-time physical therapist
assistantAbout Memorial Hermann Health SystemCompany
Overview:Charting a better future. A future that's built upon the
HEALTH of our community. This is the driving force for Memorial
Hermann, redefining health care for the individuals and many
diverse populations we serve. Our 6,100 affiliated physicians and
29,000 employees practice the highest standards of safe,
evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and
outcome-oriented experience across our more than 270 care delivery
sites. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in
Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and
nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization, 17* hospitals
and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located
throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical
Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and
serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School
at UTHealth. For more than 114 years, our focus has been the best
interest of our community, contributing more than $411 million
annually through school-based health centers and other community
benefit programs. Now and for generations to come, the health of
our community will be at the center of what we do - charting a
better future for all.
*Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and
has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including
Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann
Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation
Hospital-Katy.
Our MissionMemorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit,
values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving
health.
Our VisionTo create healthier communities, now and for generations
to come.
Our ValuesCommunity: We value diversity and inclusion and commit to
being the best healthcare provider, employer and
partner.Compassion: We understand our privileged role in people's
lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.Credibility:
We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize
safety, quality and service when making decisions.Courage: We act
bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes
for patients, consumers, partners and the community.Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- 403b retirement plan
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- School loan reimbursement
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