Job Description

We are very proud of our services and the depth of knowledge and passion we bring to them. You will implement physical therapy programs and activities, follow developed recovery plans, and deliver therapy treatments. You are equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as individuals. You know your goal is to execute a program to restore, reinforce, and enhance their physical abilities.

• Provides patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
• Responsible for timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, and incident reports.
• Provide comprehensive patient care, administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatment such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in learning and improving functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Observes patients during treatments, compiles data on patients’ responses to treatments and progress, and reports orally or in writing to the Physical Therapist and Clinical Director.
• Fits 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.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Measures the patient’s range of joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine the effects of specific treatments or to assist the Physical Therapist in compiling data for patient evaluations.

Qualifications

• Physical Therapist Assistant with a strong drive to serve others, learn, and grow! Our ideal candidate shows a strong emphasis on excellent patient care, quality, efficiency, and outcomes.
• A self-starter who has a strong work ethic and is team-oriented in nature.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current state of Texas license (or soon to have if relocating) with CPR certification.
• New graduates are welcome to apply! Our clinical education and mentorship capabilities allow for a successful transition from school to clinical setting.

Additional Information

Green Oaks Physical Therapy values the well-being of our patients and employees. We are committed to our patient’s timely recovery and prevention of future impairments. We are equally committed to the well-being and growth of our clinical staff (all staff). We accomplish this by carefully selecting compassionate, hardworking, and team-oriented clinicians and people. We are a team of therapist-owned outpatient Physical Therapy clinics specializing in general orthopedics and sports medicine, with 25 years of service to the people of the DFW metroplex. Step inside any of our locations, and you will feel a culture of care, professionalism, and human connection. If you are eager to learn and enjoy caring for patients from diagnosis through full recovery, we invite you to apply today!