Physical Therapist Aide/Technician
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Job overview
Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring a Physical Therapist Aide/Technician. The Physical Therapist Aide/Technician administers physical therapeutic treatments to patients, assisting in the treatment of physical disabilities, injuries, and diseases using various therapeutic modalities. This role involves applying a physician's prescription in accordance with standard therapy practice, under the direction or supervision of a Licensed Physical Medical and Rehab Clinician.
Key focus areas include Administers treatment in all phases of therapeutic exercises and functional training as directed by licensed therapist, Administers treatment using exercise equipment and mobility devices as instructed by therapist, and Administers therapeutic modalities.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma/GED and CPR/BLS Certification. Important skills include Administer Therapeutic Modalities, Observe Patient Reactions, Notify Supervising Therapist, Provide Treatment Description, and Provide Patient Progress Description.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
Required technical work in the application of a variety of physical therapeutic treatments to patients. Responsible for assisting in the treatment of physical disabilities, injuries, and diseases through the use of a variety of therapeutic modalities. Work involves the application of a physician's prescription in accordance with standard therapy practice. All work is performed under the direction or supervision of a Licensed Physical Medical and Rehab Clinician and is reviewed through observation of techniques employed and results obtained.
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Administers treatment in all phases of therapeutic exercises and functional training as directed by licensed therapist.
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Administers treatment using exercise equipment and mobility devices as instructed by therapist.
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Administers therapeutic modalities.
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Assists in observing the reaction of patients and notifying the supervising therapist.
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Performs delegated part of a treatment plan as directed and Provides the therapist with a description of treatment given and of the patient’s progress.
Job Requirements
Education & Experience
*High School Diploma/GED
*CPR/BLS certification
Where You'll Work
St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center provides inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services to residents of Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, Baytown, and Clear Lake. The facility includes 53 medical/surgical beds, eight ICU beds and three endoscopy rooms, and offers a range of primary and specialized services—wound care, general surgery, gastroenterology, occupational health, heart and vascular, women’s services, diagnostic imaging, outpatient rehab services, and sleep disorders.
Pay Range
$22.00 - $22.00 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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