Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Summary

Works under general supervision to provide technical assistance in administration of physical therapy treatment to patients. Responsible for providing physical therapy services for patients in strict compliance with plan of care developed by professional physical therapist. Will work in our southern sector.

Schedule

Works 8 AM-4:30 PM

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare‑no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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Required

Experience and Education

• Education: Successful completion of a two‑year program for Physical Therapist Assistants, which meets standards established and approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• No experience required.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Current BLS certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Offered upon hire.
• Drivers License – Valid Texas drivers license and proof of insurance required. Offered upon hire.

Preferred

• Experience in Home Health

Job Duties

• Provide physical therapy as specified in the physical therapy plan of care, which may include implementing treatment programs that include therapeutic exercises, gait training and techniques, ADL training, administration of the therapeutic heat and cold, ultrasound, electric current, and goniometric measurement.
• Modify treatment techniques as indicated in the plan of care.
• Obtain copy of plan of care made by PT and provide care exactly as written.
• Respond to acute changes.
• Teach patient/caregiver to perform selected treatment procedures.
• Identify architectural barriers.
• Demonstrate appropriate written, oral, and non-verbal communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate safe, ethical, and legal practice.
• Notify supervising PT and Clinical Supervisor of any patient's change in condition.
• Attend case conferences.
• Inform supervising PT of last scheduled visit one week prior so that PT can schedule to see patient on the last visit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Location

5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX