Physical Therapy Assistant PRN - Nacogdoches, United States - Nacogdoches County Hospital District

Description

Job DetailsJob LocationNacogdoches, TXPosition TypePRN/Per DiemJob ShiftAnyDescriptionLicensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)

• PRNWhat's in it for you?High Reliability OrganizationHow we treat people in our organization, we are truly committed to patient safety and to our employeesAdditional options for dental, vision, life, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts.

Retirement Plan-457(b)

ATM onsiteFresh VendingFree on-site parkingColleague recognition programAbout Us:
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital

• Celebrating 90 years + of caring for our community and surrounding communities.

Our outstanding team combines compassion and kindness with the latest technology and advanced treatments to deliver care.


Services Include:
Cardiac Services, FastTrack, ICU, Emergency Room, Incontinence Therapy, Medical Imaging, Nutrition Services, Physical rehabilitation, Stroke Action Plan, Surgery.

At Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, we recognize and reward you for your contributions; we have a highly qualified, smart, and ambitious team making a difference in our patients lives.

Our culture of ownership and transparency empowers our team to achieve their goals.

We have new transformative owners, for all those on board, it's going to be a challenging and a rewarding journey and we are just getting started.

Summary:

Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist; assist physical therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.

Position Duties (not all inclusive)Administers therapeutic exercises and physical therapy modalities according to the physical therapy plan of care.

Instructs, motivates and Assists patients to learn and improve functional activity, such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation and daily living activities.

Observes patients during treatments, Assesses, and compiles data on patient's responses to treatments and progress and reports verbally or in writing to the physical therapist; may communicate updates to physicians.

Fit patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs.

OUR COMMUNITY:
Welcome to Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas and the official Garden Capital of Texas. Nacogdoches is home of the Texas Blueberry Festival . Nacogdoches is a 300-year-old city known as The Oldest Town in Texas. It's located in the heart of Deep East Texas almost equidistant between Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and Shreveport, Louisiana.

Nestled between three national forests and only a short drive from two of the largest lakes in Texas, Nacogdoches is home to Stephen F.

Austin State University and has a population of 33,000.

Also designated the Garden Capital of Texas, Nacogdoches is recognized for its natural beauty, creeks and trails Nacogdoches has long been a live music destination, and remains that today Classic old venues make for great music, dancing and enjoying a night on the town.

Take in livejazz poolside, dance at a local dance hall or simply relax and reconnect at a local wine bar.

QualificationsGraduate of approved Physical Therapist Assistant Program (required)Licensure in Physical Therapist Assistant by the State of Texas (required)One (1) years of experience (preferred)Current BLS certification (required)