Physical Therapist Assistant- Brownsville, TX

Overview:

Nova Medical Centers is Hiring a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant in Brownsville, TX

$7,500 SIGN ON BONUS!

These services include minor emergencies, injury care, pre-employment services and physical therapy. Our commitment to providing special care to our patients, excellent customer service to our clients, along with our convenient locations are just a few reasons why Nova Medical Centers is one of the most highly regarded Occupational Medicine companies.

Physical Therapist Assistants with Nova Medical Centers enjoy:

• Monday - Friday 9 am to 6 pm schedule with No Weekends and No On-Call!
• Competitive hourly rate + Monthly Bonus Opportunity
• Group medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Clear career advancement opportunities

Position Summary:

Provide physical therapy services as assigned and directed under the supervision of a physical therapist, concurrent with Nova Medical Centers’ physical therapy treatment philosophy.

Responsibilities:

• Promotes professional milieu and demeanor while providing physical therapy services.
• Maintains a safe, clean and accommodated working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Develops knowledge of evidence-based practice and demonstrates clinical knowledge of physical therapy services.
• Perform assigned responsibilities from supervising physical therapist that are consistent with safe, legal and ethical physical therapy practice.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Coordinates with Supervising Physical Therapist to provide physical therapy services as specified in the plan of care; respond to acute changes in physiological state; teach other health care providers, patients, and families to perform selected treatment procedures and functional activities.
• Meet with the Physical Therapy team members and/or other staff on a regular basis, including off-site to discuss quality of patient care, procedures, records, review of policies, attend training sessions, educational seminars and other issues as required.
• Promote, support and engage in projects, communications and activities which are designed to maintain, develop and/or improve overall teamwork within the center.
• Assist with developing and promoting clear communication between the Physical Therapy department and other center staff members.
• Document treatments and provide documentation per policy and procedure. Demonstrate the ability to exercise proper judgment.
• Partner with the Physical Therapy team to ensure center operations are consistent with medical policy and professional standards at Nova Medical Centers.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program
• Current state licensure or the ability to obtain
• CPR certification or ability to obtain

Equal Opportunity Employer