Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient Clinic (4681)
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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Methodist Rehabilitation | Outpatient Therapy Clinic
Join Our Team
Methodist Rehabilitation is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our outpatient therapy team.
As a PTA at MRC, you will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide hands-on treatment and help patients improve their mobility, strength, function, and independence. This is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative rehabilitation team while making a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients.
Previous experience is not required!
What You’ll Do
- Implement physical therapy treatment programs under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions and treatment techniques based on the patient's individualized plan of care.
- Assist patients in working toward their physical therapy goals and improving mobility, strength, balance, function, and independence.
- Adapt and modify treatment approaches as appropriate to meet individual patient needs in consultation with the supervising PT.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient treatments, progress, and treatment units according to department and hospital standards.
- Communicate effectively with the supervising Physical Therapist and other members of the healthcare team regarding patient progress and treatment needs.
- Participate in team meetings and communicate relevant patient information as needed.
- Identify challenges during treatment and work with the supervising PT to develop appropriate solutions.
- Maintain professional working relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and other members of the rehabilitation team.
- Support departmental activities and perform other duties as assigned.
- May provide supervision or guidance to PTA students.