Physical Therapist Assistant - Rehab
Hondo, Texas
Community Care Center of Hondo

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Temp Position

Location: Hondo, Texas
Shift: Days
Hours per day: 8
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Utilize evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Administer procedures including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices.
• Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly.
• Report treatment outcomes and provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers.
• Document all required clinical and regulatory information accurately in the electronic documentation system.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and required trainings or in-services.
• Support and supervise students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist.
• Assist in obtaining necessary durable medical equipment (DME) or supplies as needed.
• Adhere to APTA and State practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience within the last year
• Experience in Long Term Care settings
• Experience in Rehabilitation settings

Additional Information

• Facility is a small 75-bed Skilled Nursing Facility/Long-Term Care center with an in-house therapy model.
• Emphasis on teamwork and the value therapy brings to residents and staff.