Impactful Physical Therapist Assistant — Restore Mobility

CommonSpirit Health; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, TX is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver direct treatments to improve function and reduce pain.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, document progress, and educate patients and families on mobility, safety, and home exercise programs, while adhering to patient care productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic exercises and modalities per plan of care.
• Instructs and assists patients to learn functional activities (transfers, gait, ADLs).
• Observes and documents patient responses to treatments and communicates progress to the PT/physician as needed.
• Assists patients with orthopedic braces, prostheses, and mobility devices.
• Performs clerical duties as needed and supports positive customer service.
• Engages patient/family in goal setting and education.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

Associates degree or eligible for licensure

Licensed PTA in TX

Job description

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, TX is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver direct treatments to improve function and reduce pain.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, document progress, and educate patients and families on mobility, safety, and home exercise programs, while adhering to patient care productivity standards.