Physical Therapist Assistant or Senior PTA - Galveston, Inpatient **Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** Therapy Services UTMB Health Requisition # 2504420 *****This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate.***** **Physical Therapist Assistant** **_REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:_** Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas. No experience required **JOB SUMMARY:** Provides physical therapy services under the guidelines set by the Practice Act of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Advisors. Serves as a patient advocate assuring the delivery of physical therapy meets legal, ethical and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the organization. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** + The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area. + Documents patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements. + Communicates pertinent patient information with the supervising physical therapist, patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines. + Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned. + Meets required competencies for assigned areas. + Delegates duties and monitor service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides + Supervise physical therapy assistant students as requested. One year experience preferred. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. **WORK SCHEDULE:** **Schedule Options:** Must be willing to work a Saturday and/or Sunday as a part of your regular schedule. + **5 x 8s:** + Tuesday – Saturday + Sunday -Thursday + Saturday – Wednesday + Wednesday – Sunday + **4 x 10s:** + Wednesday – Saturday + Sunday - Wednesday + Saturday – Tuesday + Thursday – Sunday **Senior Physical Therapist Assistant** **_REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:_** Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas. 5 years related experience. **_JOB SUMMARY:_** Provides physical therapy services under the guidelines set by the Practice Act of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Advisors Serves as a patient advocate assuring the delivery of physical therapy meets legal, ethical and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the organization. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:_** + The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area. + Documents patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements. + Communicates pertinent patient information with the supervising physical therapist, patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines. + Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned. + Meets required competencies for assigned areas. + Delegates duties and monitor service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides + Supervises students as requested. + Participates in training and mentoring of entry-level physical therapy assistants + Participates in and provide in-service/continuing education/research, teaching opportunities at department, state or national levels. + Participates and assist with data gathering for quality assurance activities as requested. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. **WORK SCHEDULE:** **Schedule Options:** Must be willing to work a Saturday and/or Sunday as a part of your regular schedule. + **5 x 8s:** + Tuesday – Saturday + Sunday -Thursday + Saturday – Wednesday + Wednesday – Sunday + **4 x 10s:** + Wednesday – Saturday + Sunday - Wednesday + Saturday – Tuesday + Thursday – Sunday **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation