Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
Supports physical therapists by delivering in-home treatments to help patients improve mobility and function. Follows care plans, monitors progress, and ensures safe, effective therapy. Requires licensure, clinical skills, and dependable transportation.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Successful completion of a two-year program for Physical Therapist Assistants, which meets standards established and approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. 
   

• Experience
  No experience required 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Current BLS certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Upon Hire 
  (PTA) PHYSICAL THERAPIST_ASSIST Upon Hire 
  (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Valid Texas Drivers License and proof of insurance required Upon Hire 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Provide physical therapy as specified in the physical therapy plan of care, which may include:
  • Implementing treatment programs that include therapeutic exercises, gait training and techniques, ADL training, administration of the therapeutic heat and cold, ultrasound, electric current, and goniometric measurement.
  • Modify treatment techniques as indicated in the plan of care.
  • Obtain copy of plan of care made by PT and provide care exactly as written.
• Respond to acute changes.
• Teach patient/caregiver to perform selected treatment procedures.
• Identify architectural barriers.
• Demonstrate appropriate written, oral, and non-verbal communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates safe, ethical, and legal practice.
• Notify supervising PT and Clinical Supervisor of any patient's change in condition.
• Attend case conferences.
• Inform supervising PT of last scheduled visit one week prior so that PT can schedule to see patient on the last visit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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