Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in San Antonio, Texas. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
Discipline: Therapy
Duration: Ongoing
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours
Employment Type: Staff
FULL-TIME DAYS The PTA performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan. Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements. Works with adult patients with clinical competency. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. General Functions:
Performs selected tests and measurements in consultation with the therapist
Interprets the evaluation for frequently referred diagnosis, asks questions when necessary and seeks guidance concerning more complex situations
Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment accordingly within parameters of the treatment plan
Instructs and involves patient, family, and nursing staff in patient’s progress and discharge plans, makes appropriate discharge recommendations to the therapist and attends appropriate meetings
Uses appropriate modalities and procedures, demonstrates understanding of the therapist’s selection and asks for clarification as necessary
Department/Business Unit Functions:
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrating knowledge of principles of growth and development over the lifespan
Maintains documentation on all treatments
Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use
Provides in-service to staff
Organizes schedule to reflect patient priorities and needs of other staff
Delegates responsibility to supportive personnel appropriately
Provides clinical education for PTA students, after 1 years of experience
Informs supervisor of incidents, accidents, equipment failure or unusual physician or patient
problems immediately
Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
Maintains safe environment
Addresses patient population-specific needs
Participates in Performance Improvement activities
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant. Active U.S. military service members or veterans with any military service, training or education verified and credited by an accredited PTA program is acceptable. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: No previous work experience needed. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE : Previous PTA experience in inpatient/outpatient settings REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State license PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: See Preferred Certification Listing REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire. Baptist Health System - San Antonio Job ID #2603009828. Posted job title: PTA - Acute Care Benefits