Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA
About The Position
Join UT Health Tyler as a full-time, day-shift Acute Care Physical Therapy Assistant in Tyler, Texas. The role provides age-appropriate physical therapy services, including assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions, in an interdisciplinary environment and in accordance with the position’s qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. UT Health Tyler is the system’s flagship hospital, serving hundreds of thousands of people annually. It specializes in advanced acute care medicine and includes a Level I trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. Its medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups. The organization describes its culture as people-first, with career growth opportunities and resources supporting employee wellness, education, and financial well-being. It also highlights a supportive and inclusive culture and advanced technology used to support staff and enhance patient care.
Requirements
- Graduate of a PTA-approved associate degree program.
Nice To Haves
- 3–5 years of experience in an acute or outpatient setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide a full range of age-appropriate physical therapy services.
- Conduct assessments and contribute to treatment planning.
- Deliver therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Provide services consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities and resources supporting wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- A supportive, inclusive culture where employees are valued and cared for.
- Advanced technology to support the team and enhance patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
