Physical Therapist Assistant – Haskell, TX

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Inpatient & Outpatient Rehabilitation
Location: Haskell TX
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Department: Rehabilitation Services / Physical Therapy
Schedule: MondayFriday 8:00 AM5:00 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 MondayFriday 8:00 AM5:00 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.