Physical Therapy Assistant PRN - Conroe, United States - HCA Healthcare

Description

Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Physical Therapy Assistant PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, 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 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, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
  
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Physical Therapy Assistant PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise

Job Summary and Qualifications

Assists in the delivery of medically prescribed Physical Therapy in support of medical care as directed by the primary physician and established by the Physical Therapist. Utilizes the written and otherwise communicated plan of care to deliver Physical Therapy services. Works with patients of all ages, race, creed, gender, and disability without bias or prejudice. Acts as a member of the interdisciplinary team in helping the patients and their families achieve the highest level of functioning. Supervises and instructs Rehab Techs/Aides/Restorative Techs in regards to Physical Therapy Services. Performs all job duties and tasks in accordance with national and state professional governing guidelines and state practice act, rules, and code of ethics.

What You Will Do In This Role:

1. Demonstrates knowledge and skills for treatment of a wide variety of diagnostic groups.
2. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services for a wide variety of age groups.
3. Performs patient screens to collect uniform information about patients using predetermined standardized format, and delivers to supervising PT for determination of screen recommendations.
4. Provides teaching according to the patient's/family's specific needs and plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and documents on the interdisciplinary teaching record.
5. Identifies changes in patient status and advises primary therapist, recommending re-evaluation and/or treatment plan update, to meet the established goals.
6. Accepts responsibility for the patients personal care and environment throughout the treatment.
7. Maintains awareness of own limitations and seeks guidance from appropriate personnel as needed.
8. Completes timely and consistent entry of progress notes and charges. Billing is accurate to minutes recorded and to guideline descriptions.
9. Documentation consistently reflects established department policies and current quality indicators: Daily notes reflect plan of care that is concise and specific, yet within the scope of the Physical Therapist's plan of care. a.Adheres to hospital-approved abbreviation policy. b.Completes functional status and other discharge information on the discharge summary and delivers to the supervising PT for content and validity verification.
10. Consistently participates actively in established departmental and housewide performance improvement activities, to include use of hospital-approved abbreviations. Participates in core measure initiatives and assists in data collection as directed by management.
11. Practices cost-efficiency.
12. Communicates client information with physicians, nurses, case managers, ancillary staff, patients, and family members to fulfill position responsibilities. You will evaluate patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes, and synthesize the data to establish a plan of care with therapeutic interventions and goals appropriate to patient's age and development.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Associate degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant program that has been accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Minimum of one year of experience preferred.
• Licensed as an Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Texas.
• Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire date.
• Must be able to work weekends.

At HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, superior healthcare meets the comfort and convenience of a comprehensive hospital, close to home, in Conroe, Texas. We have been providing high-quality healthcare to the Montgomery County region for more than 80 years. During that time we have grown to become afull-service 330+ bed medical center and a tertiary referral center– all while remaining true to our mission of providing care, above all else. As a regional, tertiary referral center, other hospitals rely on us when higher levels of acute care are necessary. HCA Houston Conroe wasthe first hospital in Montgomery County to achieve the designation of a Level II Trauma Center. We are also aCertified Primary Stroke Center, an Accredited Chest Pain Center, and a designated Level III Neonatal ICUin order to treat for the most vulnerable patients of all ages. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapy Assistant PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status