INTRODUCTION

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Physical Therapist Asst with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

NOTE: ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS MAY VARY BY LOCATION.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Physical Therapist Asst to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) assists in the delivery of patient care as established by the licensed therapist to reach treatment goals through a written treatment plan. The LPTA will be responsible for maintaining patient records. The LPTA maintains good communication with physicians, licensed therapists, nurses, allied health professionals, social workers, discharge planners, and hospital personnel. The LPTA participates in continuous quality improvement and strives to excel in customer service. Employees will be responsible for knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the neonate, infant child, adolescent, adult and geriatric population.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Associate Degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant program is required.
• Physical Therapy Assistant License issued by the Texas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is required.
• 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant: Inpatient Rehab setting is preferred. New grads will be considered.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Must be able to work weekdays with rotating weekends

• Supports the philosophy of Kingwood Medical Center by facilitating cooperation of hospital staff in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• Consistently provides outstanding service to all patients, physicians, fellow employees, and guests.
• Displays initiative to see processes through to completion and helps without being asked.
• Maintains awareness of your own limitations and seeks guidance from appropriate personnel as needed.
• Prioritizes work activities of self, based on demands for service.
• Remains alert to the detection of errors in their own work and the work of others with appropriate corrective actions initiated.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient rights, including those pertaining to confidentiality, informed decision-making, and privacy.
• Is aware of resources available for ethical concerns and makes appropriate referrals.
• Practices cost-efficiency.
• Performs technical skills proficiently in accordance with established standards, as evidenced by annual validation processes. Utilizes specialized knowledge and skills to perform job requirements.
• Performs and documents all parts of a patient treatment as delegated by the P.T.
• Reads initial evaluations by the physical therapist and understands the treatment plan for the patient and the goals of each treatment.
• Identifies changes in patient status and advises a re-evaluation to meet the established goals.
• Notifies the P.T. that the patient has progressed or regressed and that the treatment program needs to be updated.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Associate Degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant program is required.
• Physical Therapy Assistant License issued by the Texas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is required.
• 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant: Inpatient Rehab setting is preferred. New grads will be considered.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Must be able to work weekdays with rotating weekends.

As a full-service, 420+ bed acute care hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community with high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women’s Center offers high-risk OB care, a Level III NICU, and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain & Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state-of-the-art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Physical Therapist Asst opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
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