SLP Premier Company Region Hiring for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN at Electra, TX Full Time

Physical Therapist Assistant – PRN

****$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!****

Electra Healthcare Center – Electra, TX

Electra Healthcare Center is looking for a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). Come join the Best and The Brightest where you can care your very best!

At Electra Healthcare Center, we believe our residents deserve a great life. Our commitment is to provide love, attention, and optimal care one resident at a time. We realize consistently fulfilling this commitment depends on the success of caring professionals like you, who build their careers with us. Together, we are setting the standard in the delivery of rehabilitation, quality post-acute services and long-term care.

Now more than ever, your skills and dedication can make a difference for those who need it most. Come make a difference with us!

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist and Rehabilitation Manager, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to assist with a patient’s treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct treatment to residents as directed by and according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Documents resident progress towards meeting established goals.
• Teaches exercises to residents, family members, and caregivers and may provide instruction in the use and care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assisting apparatus.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program
• Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant

REQUIREMENTS:
Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents’ protected health information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT:
Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.