Physical Therapist Assistant: Restore Mobility

CommonSpirit Health; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, TX seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients rebuild and maintain mobility, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. You will perform initial evaluations, develop plans of care, and apply therapies as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires state licensure eligible, an associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant, CPR/BLS, and commitment to patient-centered care. Pay ranges from $27.43 to $40.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Physical Therapist Assistant or graduates eligible for licensure in TX.
• CPR/BLS certification within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic exercises and modalities per care plan.
• Instructs and assists patients in functional activities such as transfers and ambulation.
• Monitors patients; reports progress to supervising PT or physicians.
• Fits and trains patients in use of braces, prostheses, and mobility aids.
• Performs clerical duties as needed.
• Promotes professional customer service and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient education

Motivation

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital in Lake Jackson, TX seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients rebuild and maintain mobility, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. You will perform initial evaluations, develop plans of care, and apply therapies as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires state licensure eligible, an associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant, CPR/BLS, and commitment to patient-centered care. Pay ranges from $27.43 to $40.80 per hour.