Physical Therapy Assistant

Vetted Solutions; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in a clinical setting in Texas. The role focuses on implementing treatment plans across patient ages, supporting education, and ensuring alignment with therapy standards.

Responsibilities include helping collect data on patient progress, communicating with care teams and families, and contributing to discharge planning and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• PTA licensure in good standing.
• BLS certification within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, implement treatment plans.
• Self-assess and pursue ongoing professional development; share knowledge with colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Question logically, analyze data, and develop solutions to patient issues.
• Assist in student training, complete assessments, and support educational activities.
• Build productive team relationships, encourage input, and adapt to change.
• Support data collection, monitor patient progress, and ensure therapy remains within patient capabilities.
• Prepare documentation, assist with discharge planning, and promote evidence-based practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

Associate degree (CAPTE-accredited)

Job description

Role Overview

Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, this position involves implementing treatment plans for patients across all ages, ensuring adherence to physical therapy standards.

• Self-assesses and seeks ongoing professional development; shares knowledge with colleagues.
• Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Questions logically, analyzes data, and develops solutions to patient issues.
• Assists in student training, completes assessments, and supports educational activities.
• Builds productive team relationships, encourages input, and adapts to change.
• Supports data collection, monitors patient progress, and ensures therapy remains within patient capabilities.
• Prepares documentation, assists with discharge planning, and promotes evidence-based practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Preferred: one year of experience as a Physical Therapy Aide or PTA.
• Current licensure as a PTA with active, good standing license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of start date.