Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Haskell, TX

Responsibilities: Provide physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist across inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings. Implement established physical therapy treatment plans to improve patient mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence. Assist patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries, musculoskeletal injuries, and other conditions requiring physical appropriate manual therapy techniques within the Physical Therapist Assistant scope of practice and established treatment plan. Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, strengthening programs, range-of-motion activities, balance training, and functional mobility interventions. Provide post-surgical rehabilitation services to support safe recovery, improved movement, and restoration of functional abilities. Assist with inpatient swing-bed rehabilitation, helping patients improve mobility, transfers, gait, strength, and readiness for discharge. Support outpatient physical therapy services for patients with orthopedic conditions, post-operative rehabilitation needs, and functional daily treatment assignments based on fluctuating inpatient census and outpatient patient volumes. Provide care to patients ranging from high-school-aged adolescents to geriatric and document patient responses to treatment, including functional progress, tolerance, and changes in condition. Communicate patient progress, treatment concerns, and recommended adjustments to the supervising Physical Therapist. Educate patients and caregivers regarding prescribed home exercise programs, mobility techniques, post-surgical precautions, and injury prevention patients with gait training, transfer techniques, balance activities, and appropriate use of assistive devices. Collaborate with Physical Therapists, physicians, nursing staff, and other rehabilitation professionals to coordinate patient care. Maintain accurate and timely treatment documentation, patient progress notes, and clinical records using Cerner EMR.Follow established treatment protocols, infection prevention practices, patient safety standards, and applicable Texas healthcare efficient rehabilitation department operations while maintaining a positive and patient-centered treatment environment.

Education: Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

Licensure: Active Texas Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license. Clinical Skills: Strong knowledge of therapeutic exercise, functional mobility, gait training, balance activities, and physical rehabilitation techniques. Manual Therapy: Ability to perform appropriate manual therapy interventions within the PTA scope of practice and established treatment plans. Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Ability to assist with rehabilitation for patients recovering from orthopedic and other surgical procedures. Clinical Flexibility: Willingness and ability to provide treatment across both inpatient swing-bed and outpatient rehabilitation settings.

Patient Population: Ability to treat patients ranging from adolescents to older adults. Supervision: Ability to implement treatment plans under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Documentation: Ability to maintain accurate treatment notes, patient progress documentation, and clinical records using an electronic medical record system. Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, Physical Therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Independent Work Management: Ability to organize treatment schedules, prioritize assigned patient care responsibilities, and adapt to changing inpatient and outpatient caseloads.

Additional Requirements: Strong organizational skills, time management, clinical judgment, and commitment to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working as a Physical Therapist Assistant in an outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation setting. Experience assisting with manual therapy techniques and post-surgical rehabilitation programs. Strong background in orthopedic rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise, and functional mobility training. Experience treating patients following orthopedic surgeries, including joint replacements and other musculoskeletal procedures. Previous experience providing physical therapy services across both inpatient and outpatient settings. Familiarity with Cerner EMR.Experience working in a community hospital, rural healthcare facility, or swing-bed rehabilitation setting. Experience treating adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient to manage assigned treatments efficiently while collaborating closely with a supervising Physical Therapist. Strong patient education, communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills.

Benefits: The position includes a comprehensive benefits package designed to support professional stability and long-term financial well-being. Medical Insurance: Health coverage options available. Dental Insurance: Dental coverage options available. Vision Insurance: Vision coverage options available. Supplemental Insurance: Additional coverage options available. Paid Time Off (PTO): Paid leave benefits. Retirement Plan: Participation in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS).Hospital Retirement Match: Employer matching contributions through TCDRS.Prior Service Credit: Previous qualifying employment with an eligible TCDRS participating entity may count toward retirement vesting, potentially allowing earlier vesting.