Physical Therapist Assistant - Circle of Care Therapy

This position will start out part-time and build to full-time.

Job Summary:

The physical therapy assistant assists in the implementation of the rehabilitative plan of care under the direction and supervision of a qualified physical therapist.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Registration or certification in the state of Texas
• One (1) year of experience in a health care setting

Some of the Responsibilities include:

•  Under the supervision of the physical therapist, assists in evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as indicated.
•  As directed, performs routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises in accordance with plan of care.
•  Assists in teaching exercise programs to patient and family.
•  Assist patient in use of self-help devices.
•  Attends staff meetings and case conferences.
•  Assumes duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervising physical therapist.
•  Writes daily progress notes on patients, and submits same no less often than weekly, and prepares periodic summary reports as indicated.
•  Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the caseload manager to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel.

Our full-time therapists qualify for the following benefits:

•  Over-Productivity Incentive
•  Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance- 100% company paid monthly premium for employee; dependent coverage is available 
•  $15,000 AD&D Life Insurance Policy—100% premium paid by CofC
•  Supplemental Insurance 
•  Paid Time Off - 40 hours per year
•  401K 
•  $300.00 CEU Reimbursement per year
•  Therapy License Renewal Reimbursement

Our locations include:

Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, & El Paso