UT Health ET Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Choice Rehab • Palestine, TX

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) supports licensed physical therapists in delivering rehabilitative care to patients recovering from injury or surgery, or managing chronic conditions. The PTA implements treatment plans designed by physical therapists, monitors patient progress, and conducts therapeutic activities to support recovery. The role works with patients to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function through therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and specialized equipment. Communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team supports coordinated care and patient education. The PTA helps patients return to daily activities and independence.

The role requires successful completion of an accredited physical therapy program, a state licensure exam, a valid PTA license, a valid state driver’s license, and valid auto insurance. One year of home health experience and HomeCare HomeBase experience are preferred. AHA CPR certification is required. The position has physical demands that include extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, climbing, crawling, squatting, or kneeling, and lifting, carrying, pulling, or pushing up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Successful completion of a state licensure exam.
• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Valid auto insurance.
• AHA CPR certification.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One year of home health experience.
• HomeCare HomeBase experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists in carrying out individualized treatment plans for patients with musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
• Conduct therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation under a physical therapist’s supervision.
• Monitor and document patient responses to treatment, and report progress and concerns to the supervising physical therapist.
• Educate patients and families about exercises, proper use of assistive devices, and injury-prevention or re-injury-prevention strategies.
• Maintain a safe, clean treatment environment and ensure equipment is sanitized and in good working order.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k): eligible after three months of service; immediately 100% vested; employer contributes 100% of the first 3% the employee contributes each pay period
• Health Savings Account
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company vehicle may be available after 90 days of full-time employment, subject to Fleet Car team terms and conditions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed