Market Float - Physical Therapist Assistant- Houston East - Nova Medical Centers

Nova is Hiring a Full Time Float PTA to Primarily Cover the Houston East, Houston South, and Houston Med Center Clinics. Occasional coverage at other Houston area clinics is likely, including Nova's Beaumont center

Nova is offering a competitive hourly rate, Two Hundred Fifty Dollar/Month Float Bonus, Two Hundred Dollar/Month Car Allowance, Fifty Dollar/Month Cell Phone Alllowance, and a comprehensive benefits package!!

Summary:

Provide physical therapy services as assigned and directed under the supervision of a physical therapist, consistent with Nova Medical Centers’ physical therapy treatment philosophy.

Clinical Duties

• Promotes professional milieu and demeanor while providing physical therapy services.
• Maintains a safe, clean and accommodated working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Develops knowledge of evidence-based practice and demonstrates clinical knowledge of physical therapy services.
• Perform assigned responsibilities from supervising physical therapist that are consistent with safe, legal and ethical physical therapy practice.

Other Responsibilities

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Coordinates with Supervising Physical Therapist to provide physical therapy services as specified in the plan of care; respond to acute changes in physiological state; teach other health care providers, patients, and families to perform selected treatment procedures and functional activities.
• Meet with the Market Float, Physical Therapy and or other staff on a regular basis, including off-site to discuss quality of patient care, procedures, records, review of policies, attend training sessions, educational seminars and other issues as required.
• Promote, support and engage in projects, communications and activities which are designed to maintain, develop and/or improve overall teamwork within the center.
• Assist with developing and promoting clear communication between the Physical Therapy department and other center staff members.
• Document treatments per policy and procedure. Demonstrate the ability to exercise proper judgment.
• Partner with the Physical Therapy team to ensure center operations are consistent with policy and professional standards at Nova Medical Centers.  

Education/Credentials

• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program
• Current state licensure or the ability to obtain
• CPR certification or ability to obtain

Position Related Experience

• Physical ability to execute job responsibilities which include travel in entire Market.

Benefits:  We offer an excellent base salary, full benefits package including matching 401k with immediate vesting, group medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance and PTO.  In addition, you will have immediate access to earned wages through our partnership with Payactiv.