PTA: Elevate Patient Mobility & Rehab Outcomes

Regency Integrated Health Services; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Port Lavaca, TX. The PTA implements therapeutic programs under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to improve mobility and functional ability.

The role requires collaboration with Rehab Director, patient education, and careful documentation of treatment responses. A Texas PTA license and PTA education are essential; home health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two year college level curriculum in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Current licensed by the state of Texas to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Two years of experience in home health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and collaborates with the Physical Therapist and Rehab Director to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care.
• Guides and teaches the patient in techniques, exercises, or precautions designed to improve range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, or functional ability under supervision.
• Observes, records, and reports the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition or treatment; documents involvement in decision making.
• Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcome.
• Reports patient complaints of pain or sickness and unusual reactions to treatment to the Physical Therapist and Coordinator.

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Port Lavaca, TX. The PTA implements therapeutic programs under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to improve mobility and functional ability.

The role requires collaboration with Rehab Director, patient education, and careful documentation of treatment responses. A Texas PTA license and PTA education are essential; home health experience is preferred.