Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Fort Worth, TX

Physical Therapist Assistant

Inpatient 

Full time

Monday - Friday 

Compensation depends upon candidate’s years of experience and internal equity.

Benefits of becoming a team member:

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Short and Long Term Disability
Personal and Family Medical Leave
Clinical Ladder Program - Opportunity for staff clinicians to bonus an additional $2000 - $3500 based on extra-curricular activities
New Grad Mentors
National education courses and local online CEU library free to full-time employees
Residency Programs
Continuing Education
Student Loan Repayment Assistance

We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

Seeking Full time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing multi-disciplinary team in the inpatient rehab setting. The position is a traditional Monday-Friday schedule at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation Fort Worth with one mandatory weekend shift per month. The candidate's primary responsibility will include planning, development and implementation of high level therapeutic group sessions in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to treat medically complex patients that include stroke, brain injury, SCI, orthopedic, and cardiopulmonary disorders. We are seeking a candidate who works well in a team setting and enjoys opportunities to bridge education, patient engagement and return to function. We are open to new graduates with inpatient rehab clinical experience, however, ideal candidates will have a background in group fitness instruction.

Under the supervision of the licensed Physical therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care. The PTA is responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services. The PTA consistently communications with the supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction. Additionally, the PTA participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self. The PTA may also perform other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment.

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