Physical Therapy Assistant

Providence Health and Services; Slaton (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Health and Services seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role involves administering prescribed treatment plans, tracking patient progress, and communicating any deviations to the supervising therapist.

Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited PT program, Texas PTA license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Texas Physical Therapy Assistant License required at hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association required at hire.
• Neonatal Therapist (CCH acute only): degree from accredited program.
• 2 years experience in rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment programs designed by and under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Monitor patients' progress and response to treatment.
• Report deviations from the plan and goals to the supervising Physical Therapist.

Education

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program

Job description

Description

The Physical Therapy Assistant assists in the provision of physical therapy service provided the service is rendered under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administering treatment programs designed by and under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, monitoring patients' progress and response to treatment, reporting deviations from the plan and goals to the Physical Therapist.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Upon hire: Texas Physical Therapy Assistant License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

• Neonatal Therapist (CCH acute only): Degree from accredited program.
• 2 years experience in rehabilitation.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Address: TX Lubbock 3615 19th St

Work Location: Covenant Medical Center

Pay Range: $24.18 - $37.54

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.