Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA

Portneuf Medical Center; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare facility as a full-time Inpatient Physical Therapy Assistant in Tyler, TX, specializing in age-appropriate therapy services. This role emphasizes patient care, comprehensive health benefits, and career growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of an PTA approved Associates degree program.
• 3-5 years’ experience preferred in acute or outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of age-appropriate physical therapy services.
• Conduct assessments and treatment planning in an interdisciplinary environment.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Patient assessment

Education

PTA approved Associates degree

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Inpatient Physical Therapy Assistant in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant shall be responsible for providing a full range of age appropriate physical therapy services including assessments, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an PTA approved Associates degree program.
• 3-5 years’ experience preferred in acute or outpatient setting