Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Company: Richland Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Richland Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is currently seeking a full time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing therapy team.

We are a comprehensive healthcare provider offering rehabilitation therapy, skilled nursing, long-term care, hospice and respite care.

As part of our team, you will have exposure to our programs in neurology, ergonomics, orthopedics, splinting, manual therapy, and many more. In return for your clinical knowledge and professional passion, we can offer you a a highly competitive hourly rate, comprehensive benefits and many career growth opportunities.

Richland Hills receives support from Ensign Services who provides a wide range of clinical and operational assistance to over 200 independently owned healthcare operations located throughout the United States.

Help us build something great and share in the Ensign experience with these in-house facility teams where our core values of ownership, passion for learning, loving one another, and celebration are evident every day.

Duties:

• Treat patients as directed by the Physical Therapist and adhere to facility documentation guidelines.
• Record treatments given and progress notes in medical record.
• Assist in maintaining department.
• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in in service training programs for other staff in the facility.
• Record treatment charges per the facility policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program.
  
  Experience/Qualifications:
  
  Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  
  This position is open to PTAs at all experience levels.
  
  Desired Skills:
  
  • Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process
  • Superior interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide
  • Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice
  • Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity
  • Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence
  • Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in a busy rehab department
    
    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
    
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