Physical Therapist Assistant Position

Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionMemorial Hermann Health System seeks a skilled Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team in Houston, Texas.This is a full-time position that requires a Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or a Physical Therapist program. The ideal candidate will have a Current or temporary license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission and Current certification of Basic Life Support.The Physical Therapy Assistant will perform routine physical therapy treatments according to patient treatment plans under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. This will include documenting findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers, as well as supervising rehabilitation technicians with regard to individual patient care.

• Responsibilities:
• Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of the PT, and treatments are modified only as allowed by the plan of care.
• Assumes responsibility in the care of the patient and implements a physical therapy treatment program as described by a physical therapist's written plan of care.
• Communicates effectively with the supervising physical therapist, patient/caregiver and other professional colleagues to include physicians and insurance companies.
• Manages time effectively and documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.As a Physical Therapy Assistant at Memorial Hermann Health System, you will be an integral part of our team, providing high-quality care to our patients and contributing to the success of our organization. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including dental benefits, vision benefits, employee assistance programs, 403b retirement plan, health care FSA, dependent care FSA and school loan reimbursement.About Memorial Hermann Health SystemAt Memorial Hermann Health System, we are dedicated to improving the health of our community, now and for generations to come. We are a non-profit, values-driven, community-owned health system that values diversity, inclusion and compassion. We strive to be the best healthcare provider, employer and partner, and we are committed to providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to our patients and colleagues.

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