Physical Therapist Assistant

Avir Trilogy; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem scheduling

In-house rehab team

Job summary

AVIR at La Hacienda in Eagle Pass, TX is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our in-house subacute rehabilitation team on a per diem basis.

Provide skilled PTA services under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and independence, assist with exercises, gait training, transfers, and document patient progress while coordinating with the rehab team.

Qualifications

• Current Texas PTA license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical skills.
• Experience in skilled nursing or subacute rehabilitation preferred.
• New graduates with appropriate licensure encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work independently while functioning within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional independence.
• Assist with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, and mobility activities.
• Monitor patient response and communicate changes to the supervising PT.
• Document treatment sessions, progress, and observations accurately and timely.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, safety, and home programs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support patient-centered outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with professional, facility, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Clinical skills

Education

Licensed PTA in Texas

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem

AVIR at La Hacienda
3333 Bob Rogers Drive
Eagle Pass, TX 78852

Join Our In-House Subacute Rehabilitation Team!

AVIR at La Hacienda is an in-house subacute rehabilitation facility seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team on a per diem basis.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Implement individualized treatment plans designed to improve patients’ mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional independence.
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, mobility activities, and functional tasks.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Document treatment sessions, patient progress, and clinical observations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, safety, and home recommendations.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation, nursing, and care teams to support patient-centered outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with professional, facility, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical skills.
• Experience in skilled nursing or subacute rehabilitation is preferred.
• New graduates with appropriate licensure are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Why Join AVIR at La Hacienda?

• In-house subacute rehabilitation setting
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Per diem scheduling flexibility
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives
• Supportive rehabilitation environment