Acute Physical Therapy Assistant — Sign-On Bonus

UHS; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support a comprehensive rehabilitation program. You will perform modalities, wound care, and topical treatments under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, ensuring high-quality patient care within hospital policies.

You will measure, monitor, and communicate patient progress and collaborate with the therapy team to achieve patient goals and safe discharge.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
• BLS from the American Heart Association is required or obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care per physician orders and plan of care.
• Take measurements and assess patient status within licensure limits.
• Maintain communication with the evaluating therapist to maximize therapy benefits.
• Execute education plan and identify patient/family education needs with the therapist.
• Support discharge planning discussions with the therapy team.
• Communicate with patients and healthcare team to optimize care outcomes.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment with the supervising therapist.

Skills

Patient care

Wound care

Topical medications

Assessment & measurements

Team communication

Education

PTA licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support a comprehensive rehabilitation program. You will perform modalities, wound care, and topical treatments under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, ensuring high-quality patient care within hospital policies.

You will measure, monitor, and communicate patient progress and collaborate with the therapy team to achieve patient goals and safe discharge.