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Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Inpatient & Outpatient Rehabilitation
Location: Haskell, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Department: Rehabilitation Services / Physical Therapy
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay Range: $35.00–$39.00/hour, based on experience
Clinical Setting: Inpatient (Swing Bed) and Outpatient Rehabilitation
Patient Population: Adolescents (High School Age) Through Geriatrics
EMR: Cerner
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join a hospital-based rehabilitation team in Haskell, Texas.
In this role, you will provide both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, assisting patients with orthopedic conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation needs, mobility limitations, and functional impairments. The facility has a strong demand for outpatient rehabilitation services, particularly post-surgical therapy and manual therapy, while also supporting a fluctuating inpatient swing-bed population. Candidates must be comfortable transitioning between outpatient and inpatient care based on daily patient volumes and departmental needs.
This opportunity is ideal for a Physical Therapist Assistant with strong orthopedic rehabilitation skills and experience assisting with manual therapy and post-surgical recovery. You will treat a diverse patient population ranging from high-school-aged adolescents to older adults while working collaboratively with Physical Therapists and other healthcare professionals. The position offers a consistent Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement benefits through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) with a hospital match.
Key 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 rehabilitation.
- Perform 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 limitations.
- Adapt daily treatment assignments based on fluctuating inpatient census and outpatient patient volumes.
- Provide care to patients ranging from high-school-aged adolescents to geriatric patients.
- Observe 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 strategies.
- Assist 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 regulations.
- Support efficient rehabilitation department operations while maintaining a positive and patient-centered treatment environment.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 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 populations.
- Ability 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.
