Physical Therapy Assistant

< div class="fieldValueText"> < p> < b> Job Summary< /b> < /p> < p> Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, implements specific treatment programs for neonatal through geriatric patients according to accepted physical therapy practices and principles.< /p> < p> < b> Qualifications< /b> < /p> < p> Education< /p> < ul> < li> < u> Required< /u> < ul> < li> Associate degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-Accredited Program.< /li> < /ul> < /li> < /ul> < p> Experience: < /p> < ul> < li> < u> Required< /u> < ul> < li> None.< /li> < /ul> < /li> < li> < u> Preferred< /u> < ul> < li> One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapy Aide or Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).< /li> < /ul> < /li> < /ul> < p> Certification/Licensure: < /p> < ul> < li> < u> Required< /u> < ul> < li> Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) with the Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE); < ul> < li> License must remain active and in good standing as a condition of continued employment; < /li> < /ul> < /li> < li> Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, must be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire; < ul> < li> Certification must remain active and in good stands as a condition of continued employment.< /li> < /ul> < /li> < /ul> < /li> < /ul> < /div>