Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient - Primary Care Pavilion (Galveston; up to 19 hrs/wk)

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Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient - Primary Care Pavilion (Galveston; up to 19 hrs/wk) - ( 2601251 ) Description REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas. No experience required JOB SUMMARY: Provides physical therapy services under the guidelines set by the Practice Act of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Advisors. Serves as a patient advocate assuring the delivery of physical therapy meets legal, ethical and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the organization. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area. - Documents patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements. - Communicates pertinent patient information with the supervising physical therapist, patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines. - Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned. - Meets requi...