Physical Therapy Assistant I

Job Description:

Location: 8601 South Congress Avenue, Suite 110, Austin, TX 78745

Healthcare, Plus. It's a goal and a promise. At H-E-B Wellness Primary Care, it's our goal to help everyone live the healthiest life possible. And it's our promise that our health care will be better than Partners have ever experienced: accessible, convenient, engaging, and complete. Join us and be part of something special. Help us provide comprehensive services that include primary care, health coaching, physical medicine, care navigation, and more.

As a Physical Therapy Assistant I, you'll provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist. You'll promote continuity of care through your work with the physical therapy team, and contribute to the overall effectiveness of therapy plans and treatment protocols.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources People drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE desire to serve each patient as a personal guest?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS a strong sense of how what you do affects our People? our success?
PASSION FOR RESULTS drive to maintain standards of excellence related to Partner health and wellness?

We are looking for:
- a degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program
- current BLS certification by an approved American Heart Association organization

What is the work?

Patient Care:
- Works with a physical therapist on patient therapy plans and treatment protocols; provides feedback and recommendations for treatment plans
- Implements / Administers physical therapy treatment plans as prescribed by a physical therapist
- Obtains / studies medical histories; documents patient and clinic records
- Interviews patients; understands patient medical history, assess physical health, and examines as needed
- Educates / counsels patients; explains treatment plan; promotes physical health and wellness
- Works as part of an integrated health team to provide / ensure continuity of care; develops / implements patient care management plans
- Complies / ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements, and infection control protocols and policies
- Establishes / maintains collaborative, professional relationships with clinic staff
- Obtains referring physician orders and outside facility images / reports as necessary
- Ensures adherence to HIPAA regulations
- Manages/Supports complex and urgent patient questions and issues. Refers only the most complex issues to the Practice Manager

What is your background?
- Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program
- Experience working with electronic health records (preferred)
- Current physical therapy assistant license issued by the Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain
- Current BLS certification by an approved American Heart Association organization

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a Physical Therapy Assistant I?
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Proficiency in MS Office and other related software / applications
- Advanced interpersonal, customer service, and issue-resolution skills
- Advanced written / verbal communication skills
- Strong organization and follow-through skills; attention to detail
- Bilingual skills (English - Spanish) a plus
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to quickly learn new procedures / processes
- Ability to manage multiple, constantly changing priorities and shift focus between tasks
- Ability to apply good judgment and logic in performing duties and responding to customer needs

Can you
- Function in a fast-paced clinic / office environment
- Sit / stand for extended periods
- Regularly lift up to 20 lbs
- Maintain required continuing medical education

12-2019