Physical Therapy Assistant

How To Apply All applicants must apply through the university jobs website in order to be considered for the position. Please visit the link below to apply. https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/UT-MAIN-CAMPUS/Physical-Therapist-AssistantPhysical-TherapyUniversity-Health-Services_R_00034034 Applications submitted on Monster will not be considered.

General Notes Our mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals. Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics. The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but not limited to: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Please visit UT Austin's Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits to learn more about the total benefits offered.

This position is a 9-month work-year position. You will be placed on unpaid time off for approximately three (3) months or twelve (12) weeks each academic year. The dates will vary each academic year and may fluctuate based on business needs.

Purpose Provide Physical Therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist to patients seen at UHS PT Department. Assist the supervising physical therapist in duties as assigned. To provide instruction and supervision to PT Technicians, Aides, and student observers/volunteers.

Responsibilities Provides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed physical therapist Effectively documents patient treatment in the Electronic Health Records (EHR) Assists with the supervision of staff and department to ensure patient safety and quality of care Exhibits professionalism, teamwork, and exceptional customer service in all aspects of work Maintains a level of knowledge conducive to providing high quality patient care Actively participates in maintaining a safe and clean working environment Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance pattern Required Qualifications Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program Current licensure from the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant Experience using a personal computer and documenting in an electronic health record. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability to work with a dynamic community and provide services from a non-judgmental perspective CPR certification Demonstrated professional demeanor Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a health related field One or more years of experience working as PTA in an outpatient orthopedic or sports medicine setting as a PTA Additional certification or training in, Manual Therapy, dry needling, or other specialization Salary Range $4,731.13 per month FTE (See General Notes) Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions May work around biohazards Repetitive use of a keyboard Use of manual dexterity Lifting and moving Exposure to chemicals and commercial items typically found in offices, medical clinics, and building repairs/maintenance.

Work Shift Monday and Friday, 8AM – 5PM; Tuesday through Thursday, 9AM – 6PM; shift times may be altered due to business reasons Work schedule to be discussed during interview Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files.

Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:

As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application.

The application is one-page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. How To Apply All applicants must apply through the university jobs website in order to be considered for the position. Please visit the link below to apply. https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/UT-MAIN-CAMPUS/Physical-Therapist-AssistantPhysical-TherapyUniversity-Health-Services_R_00034034 Applications submitted on Monster will not be considered.