Physical Therapy Assistant / Acute Rehab / Sign On Bonus / FT Days / Friday thru Monday
- Full-time
Responsibilities
Northwest Texas Healthcare
System is a 495 bed system serving the city of
Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination
of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in
healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly,
smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and
great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system,
Amarillo is a great place to live and
work.
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A hospital is only as good as its
employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are
dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for
employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and
personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals
who share our vision and values.
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staff physical therapist assistant functions under the general
supervision of the physical medicine lead and under the direct
supervision of the therapist responsible for a specific patient’s
care. The staff physical therapist assistant assumes the
responsibility and accountability for a designated group of
patients and provides physical therapy modalities, treatment
procedures, and wound care, including the application of topical
medications, as determined by a treatment plan established by a
physical therapist and in accordance with established hospital and
departmental policies and procedures; maintaining the highest
degree of quality patient care.
Provides patient care in accordance
with physician's orders and plan of care established by the
evaluating physical therapist, including wound care and the
Takes measurements and assessments of
patient status, within the limitations of his / her licensure
and ability, as appropriate in carrying out the plan of
Maintains communication and collaboration with the
evaluating physical therapist to promote maximum benefits from
Implements education plan as outlined by the
evaluating therapist, determines additional educational needs
of the patient, family, caregiver or significant other as they
arise and in collaboration with the evaluating therapist and
provides education to meet those
Follows plan for discharge and discusses with the
evaluating therapist any additional discharge concerns that
Communicates with patient, family,
caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to
Measures progress to assist in assessing the
effectiveness of the treatment given and collaborates with the
evaluating therapist to modify treatment to achieve
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Challenging and rewarding work
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Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug
with company match and discounted stock
development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
information is available on our Benefits Guest Website :
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PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow
through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals,
behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory
care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and
various related services located all over the U.S. States,
Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Education, Training, Experience and
Current state licensure as a Physical
BLS from the American Heart Association
(or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification
Ability to read, write and converse in
Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff,
physicians, support agencies, vendors and
Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make
Ability to lift and transfer patients exerting 50 to 100
pounds of force occasionally, and / or 25 to 50 pounds
Ability to tolerate prolonged walking,
Has sensory skills to differentiate
Ability to remain calm and composed
under stress, including emergency response to patient
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Physical Therapy Assistant • Amarillo, TX, US