Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Opportunity
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Killeen, TX is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for outpatient hours varying from Monday to Friday, 7a-7p. Compensation is based on experience, starting at $26 per hour.
Benefits
We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, including :
- Health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; prescription coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and extended illness days (EID)
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Short and long term disability
- Personal and family medical leave
- Tuition assistance up to $5000 a year after your first full year of employment
- Student loan assistance
Responsibilities
The PTA will assist the therapist in :
Data collection including appropriate tests and measurements for initial evaluationImplementation of the therapy plan of care for assigned patientsProgressing treatment techniques and procedures as patient's status changesIdentifying, responding, and reporting changes in patient's physical / mental statusCoordinating treatment program in conjunction with other clinical / therapeutic servicesPatient education and development of comprehensive home programsPreparing for patient discharge including ordering of necessary equipmentAssisting with direction of functional training classes and / or programsAssigning routine tasks to aides and clerical staffDemonstrating flexibility in caseload managementManaging individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessionsQualifications
To qualify, the PTA must :
Hold a valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist AssistantGraduate from an approved school for Physical Therapist Assistants and pass a national examinationComplete BLS certification within the first 90 days#BSWIR-Outpatient
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled / Veterans