Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient - Galveston PCP (PRN, Up to 19.99 hrs/week)

Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient - Galveston PCP (PRN, Up to 19.99 hrs/week)

• Galveston, Texas, United States
• Allied Health UTMB Health Requisition # 2601251
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REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

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• Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas. No experience required

• 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

• + 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 + Supervise physical therapy assistant students as requested. One year experience preferred. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

• Work Schedule
• Up to 19.99 hours per week, not benefit-eligible.
• 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.

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