Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

At CS Industrial, we are proud to support some of the Gulf Coast's leading industrial and petrochemical operations by connecting top technical talent with long-term career opportunities.

We are seeking an energetic and experienced licensed physical therapist to join our team.

**Applications must contain a current and detailed resume**

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Description


Our client is seeking an energetic and experienced licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team.


Summary: Works under the direction of the Physical Therapists. The Physical Therapy Assistant administers all forms of physical therapy as prescribed by the physician and instructed by the Physical Therapist. Assists in administration of office and performs related duties as required.


Details of Duties:

• Electrotherapy: ultrasound, muscle-nerve electrical stimulation, iontophoresis, TENS, HVGS, and biofeedback.
• Hydrotherapy: whirlpools; using aseptic techniques in specific cases, dressings.
• Traction: cervical and pelvic
• Therapeutic exercise, neurodevelopmental re-education, neuromuscular re-education, passive, active assistive, resistive, and strengthening exercises, and joint and soft tissue mobilization if appropriately trained.
• Functional activities: ambulation training, transfer training, body mechanics, patient education, ADL activities.
• Tests and records initially and sequentially, muscle strength, joint measurements, activities of daily living, so that objectives are determined and regularly reviewed.
• Instructs patients and their relatives, nurses or attendants in home programs for the purpose of advancing the patient's independence in self-care and activities of daily living; helps patient accept and function to their maximum within the limits of irreversible disability.
• Records patient's progress so that referring physical therapist is aware of the patient's current functional level; reports any significant changes in patient's condition to the physical therapist so that the treatment plan may be modified or discontinued. Is responsible for documentation of above.
• Provides physical therapy treatment in the office, patient's home, or nursing home.

Contacts: Frequent contact with patients, department members and occasional contact with family members.

Physical Demands : Lifting 35 lbs, pushing, and assisting patients during transfers, gait instruction or exercises, and assists with set-up of equipment.


Working Conditions : May be exposed to infectious diseases, electricity, and strains from moving or supporting patients.

Benefits: group health, dental and vision insurance, paid leave, paid holidays, uniform reimbursement, paid maternity leave, and matching 401k program.


Requirements

• Associate Degree as Physical Therapy Assistant
• Physical Therapy Assistant License

+ $2500.00 Sign-on Bonus and $2500.00 relocation reimbursement, if needed!!+ Work Hours Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.--5 p.m. 1 hr Lunch + Dress Code: Medical Scrubs

All applicants must be a Texas or Louisiana resident, have a valid driver's license and submit a detailed resume and Professional References for the application to be considered.

Company Information

Our client specializes in providing personalized physical therapy services and sports rehab regardless of age, activity level, or prior level of function. Our client is not just a place; it's a community of compassionate professionals driven by a singular purpose - to guide you on your path to optimal health. With a legacy of excellence in physical therapy treatments, our team is united by the belief that everyone deserves to live life to the fullest.

JOB CODE: 1000550