Physical Therapist Assistant-Grand Parkway SM&R

Memorial Hermann, NA, TX
(Full time)

Sugar Land Grand Parkway Sports Med and Rehab
*Aquatic Therapy experience required*

BASIC FUNCTION:
Performs routine physical therapy treatments according to patient treatment plans under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. Documents findings, progress and instruction to patients and caregivers. May assist with program development. Supervises rehabilitation technicians with regard to individual patient care. Assists with program development. Provides training and guidance to students and interns. Assist Director, Manager or Level III with department operations.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles. Specific age groups that are served by this position are circled.

Neonate Infant Pediatric Adolescent Adult Adult/Geriatric

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant or a physical therapist program.

2. Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners license or eligibility.

3. Must have a minimum of 2 years experience.

4. Demonstrates leadership skills in either operational functions or clinical program.

5. The position requires occasional/ frequent lifting up to 75/100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds prolonged standing frequent walking, stooping and squatting. Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary. The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.

6. Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process and the Behavioral Expectations in all interactions and in performing all job duties. Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and good customer service/satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the CQI process.

NA, TX

NA, Texas

 
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( AllHealthcareJobs Job ID:610136 last updated on 11/21/2009)