Licensed Physical Therapist Asst PRN IPR

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription coverage

Dental & Vision

Behavioral health & telemedicine

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Certification support

Dependent scholarships

Fertility & family building

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) to support a broad rehab caseload. You will provide targeted therapy, monitor progress, and educate patients and families on exercise programs within a collaborative care team.

The role requires TX licensure, an associate degree, and 1–2 years in rehab. PRN shifts include some weekends/holidays, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities at a leading healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) in Texas is required.
• An Associate Degree from a therapy program is required.
• 1–2 years of rehab setting experience required.
• Must be able to work 2 shifts per 4 week rotation, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Delivering therapeutic exercises and functional training to help patients regain independence and mobility.
• Applying physical therapy techniques and modalities to reduce pain and restore function.
• Monitoring patient progress and documenting responses to ensure safe, effective care.
• Teaching patients and families how to use assistive devices and follow home exercise programs.
• Working closely with PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to enhance the patient experience and support a culture of excellence.

Skills

LPTA license (TX)

BLS within 30 days

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in therapy

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Licensed Physical Therapist Asst PRN IPR you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Physical Therapy Assistant at HCA Healthcare, you’ll improve the lives of patients by providing individualized care that restores mobility and independence. Supported by well-defined processes, caseloads that let you focus on patients, and a strong partnership with your team and supervising PTs, you’ll deliver high-quality care with confidence and impact. You'll also have access to resources like educational assistance, clear paths for growth, and scheduling flexibility. Join us!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering therapeutic exercises and functional training to help patients regain independence and mobility
• Applying physical therapy techniques and modalities to reduce pain and restore function
• Monitoring patient progress and documenting responses to ensure safe, effective care
• Teaching patients and families how to use assistive devices and follow home exercise programs
• Working closely with PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to enhance the patient experience and support a culture of excellence

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (LPTA) Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Texas is required
• A minimum of an Associate Degree from a therapy program is required
• 1-2 years experience in a rehab setting required
• Must be able to work 2 shifts per 4 week rotation, to include weekends and occasional holidays

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

As a full-service, 420+ bed acute care hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community with high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women’s Center offers high-risk OB care, a Level III NICU, and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain & Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state-of-the-art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status