RGV-Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

This position will start out part-time and can build to full-time.

Job Summary:

The physical therapy assistant assists in the implementation of the rehabilitative plan of care under the direction and supervision of a qualified physical therapist.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Registration or certification in the state of Texas
• One (1) year of experience in a health care setting

Some of the Responsibilities include:

•  Under the supervision of the physical therapist, assists in evaluation and development      of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as indicated.
•  As directed, performs routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises in accordance with plan of care.
•  Assists in teaching exercise programs to patient and family.
•  Assist patient in use of self-help devices.
•  Attends staff meetings and case conferences.
•  Assumes duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervising physical therapist.
•  Writes daily progress notes on patients, and submits same no less often than weekly, and prepares periodic summary reports as indicated.
•  Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the caseload manager to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel.  

Our full-time therapists qualify for the following benefits:

•  Over-Productivity Incentive: Paid for every unit performed above 150 units in a two-week pay period 
•  Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance -- available to you on the first of the month after 60 days of full-time employment. 100% company paid monthly premium for employee; dependent coverage is available through payroll deductions to employee
•  $15,000 AD&D Life Insurance Policy—100% premium paid by CofC
•  Supplemental Insurance -- available to you on the first of the month after 60 days of full-time employment (at a reduced rate premium ie. Addt’l Life, Hospital, Accident, Short-Term Disability) 
•  Paid Time Off 40 hours per year, granted & pro-rated after 60 days of full-time employment 
•  $300.00 CEU Reimbursement per year
•  Therapy License Renewal Reimbursement

Our locations include: 

Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, & El Paso