Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA

Facility Name: Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth

Schedule: PRN - as Needed

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who excels in this role:

• Under guidance of supervising PT: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs
• Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions
• Assists the patient in the preparation for treatment/modality as necessary
• Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act
• Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising PT
• Applies the physical agents, therapeutic exercises or gait-training activates as outlined by the licensed PT, in the patient POC. Progresses patients in an appropriate manner when deemed necessary by the PT
• Other duties as assigned

What we're looking for

Applicants should have current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state where the hospital is located. Additional requirements include:

• Previous experience in the care of patients preferred
• Current BLS/CPR

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EEOC Statement

" Texas Rehabilitation of Fort Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.