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Physical therapy asst (Prn)

UHS

#BLS #Clinical Setting #Healthcare #Basic Life Support #Acute Care #Patient Care Plan #Physical Therapy Assistant #Therapeutic Modalities #Texas State License

Quick overview

The Physical Therapy Assistant implements established patient plans of care using therapeutic techniques under the guidance of a physical therapist. They are also responsible for completing timely documentation and communicating progress to the care team.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and hold a Texas state license or be eligible for the exam. BLS certification is required during orientation, along with the ability to commute between facilities.

professional certificateInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPatient CareClinical DocumentationBasic Computer SkillsTherapeutic Modalities

Job description

Responsibilities

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965.
Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border.
In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region.
Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.
Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs.
TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once was available only in major metropolitan areas.
We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery.
Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.
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In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
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Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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Position Summary

Under the supervision and guidance of a physical therapist, carries out each assigned patient's established plan of care utilizing therapeutic modalities and techniques. Completes documentation related to care provided, communicating to supervising therapist and team members on a timely basis.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy Assistants.
Licensed by the State of Texas or must be eligible to sit for exam.
BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines must be completed during new hire orientation prior to working in a clinical setting.
Must be able to commute between facilities in a timely manner.
Must have a general knowledge of therapy skills and competencies.
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal relationship skills.
Basic computer skills.
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