Physical Therapist Assistant

BrightStar Care of Denton

Physical Therapist Assistant

Lake Dallas, TX +2 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.

  • Locations
    Lake Dallas, TX • Little Elm, TX • Decatur, TX