Physical Therapy Assistant

Sila Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Golfcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation in Houston is seeking a skilled Physical Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitative services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The role supports residents in a fast-paced SNF setting with a focus on high-quality care and structured daily workloads.

The position is full-time with an in-house therapy team, existing equipment, and a strong emphasis on timely, patient-centered care. Texas PTA licensure is required to qualify for this role.

Qualifications

• Current Texas licensure as a PTA is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with rehabilitative services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
• Maintain productivity as directed by Rehab Director or Administrator.
• Monitor therapy services and provide encouragement to residents.
• Document progress and daily notes in patient records.
• Record billing information for services rendered.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment per facility policies.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Uphold professional standards and adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate ownership to enhance the therapy practice.

Skills

PTA licensure

Education

Texas PTA license

Job description

This position is for a skilled nursing facility and has both short-term and long-term patients. Golfcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation in Houston is under new ownership and has an in-house therapy team with smaller daily case loads, all new equipment, and an emphasis on optimizing time with patients.

We are dedicated to creating a family‑like atmosphere for our residents, and our employees look forward to coming to work and delivering the highest quality of healthcare services possible.

Physical Therapy Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Helps residents by providing rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical, psychosocial, and/or developmental impairments under the direction/supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

• Maintain expected productivity/efficiency set by the Director of Rehab or Administrator.

• Monitors therapy services to make sure they are performed correctly and provides encouragement when necessary.

• Maintains patient physical therapy records by recording resident’s progress and daily notes.

• Generates revenue by recording billing information of services rendered.

• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following facility policies and procedures.

• Helps keep therapy equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.

• Serves and protects the physical therapy practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

• Enhances physical therapy practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Schedule: Full-time

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Current Texas licensure as a PTA is required

Salary: From $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Paid time off