Physical Therapy Assistant

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant.  This position will work under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.   Primary responsibilities will be to implement components of patient care, obtain date related to the treatment provided and collaborate with the physical therapist to improve movement function.  

This position is located at our McNair Campus.

• Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist to promote and maintain health.
• Administers treatment programs for patients.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining updating, and studying therapy histories.
• Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist’s interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities.
• Helps patients in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends and monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives.
• Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations and JACHO standards.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading periodicals, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant through an accredited institution.
• No experience required.
• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.