Physical Therapy Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Zusammenfassung

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic exercises and functional training, supporting patient independence and mobility in a hospital setting. The role requires Texas PTA licensure, an accredited PTA program associate degree, and BLS certification, with one year of LPTA experience preferred.

You will work closely with PTs, nurses, and the care team to ensure safe, effective care and an excellent patient experience across our

Qualifikationen

• Current Texas licensure as a PTA.
• Associate degree from an approved PTA program.
• One year of LPTA experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Deliver therapeutic exercises and functional training to help patients regain independence and mobility.
• Apply physical therapy techniques and modalities to reduce pain and restore function.
• Monitor patient progress and document responses for safe, effective care.
• Teach patients and families how to use assistive devices and follow home exercise programs.
• Collaborate with PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to enhance the patient experience and support excellence.

Kenntnisse

PTA licensure (Texas)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Ausbildung

Associate degree in PTA

Jobbeschreibung

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Physical Therapy Asstistant today with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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:

License / Certifications / Requirements: Current Texas licensure (PTA) and Basic Life Support certification required.

Education: Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program, Associates Degree required.

Experience: One year of LPTA experience is preferred.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

As a full-service, 420+ bed acute care hospital , HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/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.

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