Ernest Health
Physical Therapist Assistant Per Diem
Ernest Health, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, 78417
Overview
Physical Therapist Assistant Per Diem
Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!
Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital
in Corpus Christi, Texas offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitative care in a warm, coastal community setting. We are committed to helping patients recover from disabling medical events - including strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic injuries, and medically complex illnesses - through personalized and intensive therapy programs.
Our rehabilitation team combines expertise and compassion, providing tailored physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to address each patient's specific challenges and goals.
The hospital's modern design includes spacious private rooms and fully equipped therapy areas, allowing patients to practice real-life skills and build confidence in a safe environment.
Accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized for exceptional quality of care, Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to serve the Coastal Bend region by guiding patients on their journey to restored health, independence, and a better quality of life.
Weekday and Weekend hours available What you bring:
A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome. Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy. Current State Physical Therapist Assistant. Current CPR As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus on enhancing the employees' work experience, recognizing, and celebrating achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required. Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required. One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred. Additional Qualifications/Skills:
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency. Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management. Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff. Effective organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. Ability to work closely and professionally with others. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.
Physical Therapist Assistant Per Diem
Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!
Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital
in Corpus Christi, Texas offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitative care in a warm, coastal community setting. We are committed to helping patients recover from disabling medical events - including strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic injuries, and medically complex illnesses - through personalized and intensive therapy programs.
Our rehabilitation team combines expertise and compassion, providing tailored physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to address each patient's specific challenges and goals.
The hospital's modern design includes spacious private rooms and fully equipped therapy areas, allowing patients to practice real-life skills and build confidence in a safe environment.
Accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized for exceptional quality of care, Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to serve the Coastal Bend region by guiding patients on their journey to restored health, independence, and a better quality of life.
Weekday and Weekend hours available What you bring:
A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome. Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy. Current State Physical Therapist Assistant. Current CPR As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus on enhancing the employees' work experience, recognizing, and celebrating achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required. Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required. One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred. Additional Qualifications/Skills:
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency. Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management. Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff. Effective organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. Ability to work closely and professionally with others. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.