Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Medical•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant will work at a Select Physical Therapy outpatient orthopedic center, helping deliver personalized care to patients of all ages and abilities. The role provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, implementing physical therapy services in accordance with applicable State Practice Act requirements and Select Medical policies and procedures. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday. A $3,000 sign-on bonus and an unlimited student debt benefit are advertised. Listed benefits apply to full-time employees working at least 32 hours per week.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
Passed a national examination for physical therapist assistants certified by CAPTE.
Valid state physical therapist assistant license or license in process.
CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, as mandated by the State Practice Act.
Implement high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities with minimal supervision, following the principles and practices of physical therapy and Select Medical policies and procedures.
Maintain positive interactions with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus.
Unlimited student debt benefit.
Mentorship and orientation programs.
Generous paid time off.
Medical and prescription, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
Life and disability protection.
Continuing education unit program.
Internal movement opportunities across 1,900 centers in 39 states.
Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with professional growth, clinical expertise, and bonus incentives.