Physical Therapy Assistant FT - McAllen

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System in McAllen, Texas, is seeking a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) responsible for providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist. The PTA will screen patients, educate them and their families, and utilize various modalities for treatment and rehabilitation.

Applicants must have a Texas PTA license or a temporary license along with current BCLS certification. The role may require travel between facilities, and adherence to compliance programs is essential. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel to STHS facilities as needed.
• Membership in a professional organization is preferred.
• Must demonstrate commitment to adherence to compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under supervision of a physical therapist.
• Screen and educate patients and families.
• Utilize exercises and modalities for rehabilitation.

Skills

Commitment to Compliance

Patient screening

Patient education

Utilization of therapy modalities

Education

Licensure in Texas as Physical Therapist Assistant

Current BCLS certification

Clinical experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Position summary: Staff Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist in accordance with patients’ plan of care. The PTA will screen patients, educate patients and families, and utilize exercises and physical therapy modalities to treat and rehabilitate persons with medical problems, health‑related conditions, or developmental disabilities that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities. Some travel between facilities and job functions may be required.

Qualifications

Must be able to travel to STHS facilities as needed. Membership in a professional organization is preferred.

• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training, and immediate reporting of suspected compliance issues to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• Licensure in the State of Texas as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or a valid temporary Physical Therapist Assistant license for the State of Texas while awaiting the permanent license.
• Clinical experience preferred.
• Must have and maintain a current BCLS certification, according to unit‑specific needs, in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association for the Healthcare Providers Program.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.