Physical Therapy Assistant Full Time

Longhorn Village; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403B Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Sick Time

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Discount Meal Program

Job summary

Longhorn Village in Austin, TX is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide patient care under supervision. The role focuses on geriatric rehab, documenting progress, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to improve residents’ functional outcomes.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off. A positive, customer-service oriented attitude is essential to success in this

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset essential.
• Ability to read regulations and documentation clearly.
• Good communication with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients as directed by a licensed therapist.
• Maintain productivity as directed by supervisor.
• Document treatment sessions per guidelines.
• Instruct families and staff on restorative/home programs.
• Coordinate with rehab team during meetings and rounds.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are maintained and clean.

Skills

Customer service

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Assistant Program

State licensure/certification for PTA

Job description

Who We Are:Voted Best of The Best 2026, Longhorn Village is a Texas born and bred not-for-profit retirement community with a Life Care contract that guarantees independent living for our residents, plus a full continuum of on-site care that includes assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. If you love providing exceptional customer service and are interested in serving the needs of a growing community of active-minded senior adults, please consider joining our award-winning team.Who You Are:We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Physical Therapy Assistant. This person will have a genuine interest in geriatric care and be able to motivate while maintaining relationships with staff and residents. The right candidate will always strive to do the best job possible, to be creative and to work towards accomplishing facility goals.Position Summary:The Licensed Staff Therapist Assistant performs patient care and patient related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist.Essential FunctionsTreats patients as directed by a licensed therapist.Demonstrate a positive attitude and a collaborative team building approach with all patients, clients and team members.Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.Treats patients according to treatment plan.Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and ensure approval/orders for services from referring physicians.Treat patients according to treatment plan.Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs as directed by staff therapist.Communicates with supervisor and other health staff regarding patient progress, problems and plans.Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meeting as required or directed.Participates in in-service trainingParticipates in facility performance improvement programsCoordinates with members of other departments, attending physicians, and other staff within Rehab department.Performs other duties as required or directed.Screen patients based upon identified need per State Practice Act.Assures that the equipment and supply needs of the department are maintained and any change of needs is recommended to the administrator. Assure that the facility as well as rehab area is maintained in a clean and safe manner.Full Time Benefits (30+ hours/week):Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSAShort Term Disability, Accident, Life InsuranceVacation and Sick Time403B Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary employer contributionEmployee Assistance ProgramDiscount Meal ProgramGraduate of an accredited Assistant Program. Successful completion of certification/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy AssistantsMust be able to read regulations and write clearly.Must be able to communicate in courteous, friendly manner.Ability to effectively manage and direct subordinates.Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, governmental agencies/personnel and the general public.Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc, that are necessary for providing quality resident care.