BrightStar Care of Denton, TX is looking for a physical therapist assistant (PTA) who wants to make a difference in the lives of seniors living in our area.
Would you like a career where your contribution is recognized through competitive pay, a flexible schedule, and a generous benefits package? Are you a driven, compassionate individual who prioritizes caring for others? Then you are who we are looking for! Come join our team in providing care for people living in the Denton, TX area.
We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering the following benefits to our PTAs:
Benefits of Joining Our Team as a Physical Therapist Assistant
Competitive pay from $70K per year for full-time or $35-$45 per hour for PRN
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance available for full-time
Weekly pay with direct deposit
GPS time and attendance technology
Free CEUs
Work on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
Weekend and evening opportunities available
One-to-One patient care
Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or are in the process of becoming so
Responsibilities
Work cooperatively with physicians to develop care and treatment plan that is appropriate for client’s home environment, especially as it relates to fall risk, interventions, and home safety
Assess for muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and pain and select appropriate treatment and assistive devices, instructing family and caregivers on use of devices
Report client’s response to treatment or changes in condition to the Director of Nursing and physician
Initiate physical therapy program and instructs the other personnel, including family members and caregivers, in specific phases of physical therapy with which they may assist in the client care
Prepare clinical and progress summaries, as well as participate in discharge planning. A copy of the summaries will be submitted to the Director of Nursing
Treat clients, families, and staff with courtesy and respect.
Requirements
Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
Must be licensed as a physical therapist assistant in the State of Texas
Must adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality
Two years of experience as a physical therapist is preferred.
BrightStar Care of Denton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, on the basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.