Physical Therapist Assistant-Sports Medicine Therapies

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Physical Therapist Assistant-Sports Medicine Therapies (Days) PRN','Part-time','Professional Clinical/Allied Health','PRN','PRN','0','0','Occasional','Occasional','TEXAS-THE WOODLANDS-ST LUKE WOODLANDS','','!*!The
Woodlands Hospital

A primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and
Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services,
diagnostic imaging, women’s services (digital mammography and bone density
studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and
surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorders. Clinical
affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s
Radiation Treatment Center, and Texas Children’s Hospital.

 

Position
Summary:

Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related
tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist; assist physical therapists
in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or
limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or
disease.

 

Position
Responsibilities:

Administers therapeutic
exercises and physical therapy modalities according to the physical therapy
plan of careInstructs, motivates and
Assists patients to learn and improve functional activity, such as
pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation and daily living activitiesObserves patients during
treatments, Assesses, and compiles data on patients’ responses to treatments
and progress and reports verbally or in writing to the physical therapist; may
communicate updates to physiciansFit patients for, adjusts,
and trains patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and
supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairsMay perform clerical
dutiesPromotes and Supports
positive and professional customer service, while interacting with clients,
guests and hospital personnel. Works collaboratively with all members of the
interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to assure patients
and customer’s needs are met in a timely manner. Encourages the active
participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family
training/educationProvides positive and
constructive feedback to enhance departmental operations. Completes all
necessary documentation as outlined by departmental policy and documentation
review. This includes, but is not limited to, patient care charting, charge
entry, completing peer chart and peer reviews, and documenting on daily
scheduleUtilizes available information
management systems to support departmental and hospital goals. This includes
utilization of hospital wide e-mail, information announcements, policies,
annual computer mandatories, charge entry, and accessing patient care related
information. Access and use of information will meet hospital and information
management guidelines
















','!*!Education:

Associate’s
Degree from an approved program for Physical Therapist Assistants

 

Licensure/Certification:

Current
Texas State Licensure (PTA)

(Graduates eligible
for licensure will be considered)

CPR/BLS
certification


','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0139407','CHI St. Luke's Woodlands Hospital','Physical Therapist Assistant-Sports Medicine Therapies (Days) PRN

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