Hospital PTA: Team-Based Physical Therapy Assistant

Houston Methodist; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join the direct patient care team. The PTA delivers prescribed treatments under a Licensed Physical Therapist, supporting routine to moderate complexity procedures per the plan of care.

The role emphasizes safety, patient outcomes, and exceptional service in a team setting. The PTA collaborates with therapists and healthcare colleagues to ensure throughput and patient experience, while maintaining accurate documentation and

Qualifications

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform essential patient care functions.
• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).
• Two years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive work environment and collaborates with interprofessional care team to achieve department results.
• Applies expected behaviors to improve department scores for employee engagement.
• Implements treatment programs as established by supervising Physical Therapist and records patient responses.
• Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing physical therapy concepts to maximize performance.
• Maintains accurate documentation of procedures performed and assists with scheduling to maximize throughput.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Graduate PTA education program

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join the direct patient care team. The PTA delivers prescribed treatments under a Licensed Physical Therapist, supporting routine to moderate complexity procedures per the plan of care.

The role emphasizes safety, patient outcomes, and exceptional service in a team setting. The PTA collaborates with therapists and healthcare colleagues to ensure throughput and patient experience, while maintaining accurate documentation and