Physical Therapist Assistant - CLC, Galv, LCC, Inpatient (up to 19 hrs/wk) at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Webster, Texas

Job Description:

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides physical therapy services under the guidelines set by the Practice Act of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Advisors Serves as a patient advocate assuring the delivery of physical therapy meets legal, ethical and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Home base will be Clear Lake Campus, but must be willing to work at League City Campus and Galveston as needed for coverage.

• The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area.


• Documents patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements.


• Communicates pertinent patient information with the supervising physical therapist, patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines.


• Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned.


• Meets required competencies for assigned areas.


• Delegates duties and monitor service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides


• Supervisse physical therapy assistant students as requested. One year experience preferred.


• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas. 0-3 years related experience.

Work Schedule

This position is for up to 19.99 hours per week, with no benefits. Must be willing to work at Galveston, League City and Clear Lake Campuses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

: United States-Texas-Webster

Other Locations

: United States-Texas-Galveston, United States-Texas-League City

Work Locations

: 1601 - Clear Lake Hospital 200 Blossom Clear Lake Hospital Webster 77598-1601

Job

: Therapy Services

Organization

: Hospital & Clinics BusGrpCasual - <= 19.99 hours, no schedule

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Level

: Non-Manager

Job Posting

: Aug 30, 2021, 6:41:02 PM Apply Now