Physical Therapy Assistant Weekends - Austin, United States - St. David's South Austin Medical Center

St. David's South Austin Medical Center

Verified Company

Austin, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Introduction:

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity.

We care like family Jump-start your career as a(an) Physical Therapy Assistant Weekends today with St. David's South Austin Medical Center.

Benefits:

St.

David's South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, longterm care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long

- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employeeonly coverage to fulltime and parttime colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

_ Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

Job Summary and Qualifications:

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will carry out the treatment plan for patients as established by the Physical Therapists.

You will communicate with therapists about changes in patient status. You will assist in stocking supplies and in other maintenance duties for the department.

You will administer physical therapy in accordance with American Physical Therapy association ethical standards, Texas State licensure rules, St. David's policies and procedures and other applicable regulatory requirements
You will communicate regularly with supervising Physical Therapist to ensure that patient goals are properly assessed and the patient progresses appropriately
You will document diagnosis of the patient and take all precautions for observing indications and contraindications
You will document patient's progress and response to treatment in areas of mobility, strength, balance, gait, endurance, pain or wound needs
You will respond to acute changes in patient's physiological state and modifies techniques as indicated
You will demonstrate knowledge and skills in treatment of general medical patients including orthopedics, cardiac rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation and wound care

Job Qualifications

Experience

One year experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university accredited by the Texas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) by the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as required per St. David's HealthCare policy

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. David's HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties.

Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop.

St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery.

We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology.

It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer.

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