PTA: Growth‑Focused Care in Long‑Term Facility

St. John's United; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

HealthPro Heritage seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) for a full-time position in our long-term care facility. The role supports PTs across nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and clinics.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting with licensure or eligibility, and possess strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills for multidisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting.
• Valid state PTA licensure or license eligibility.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
• Monitor and document patient progress, educate patients and families on treatment protocols.
• Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses per policy.
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists and other staff to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Assessment

Diagnostics

Therapy techniques

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Therapy equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

HealthPro Heritage seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) for a full-time position in our long-term care facility. The role supports PTs across nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and clinics.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting with licensure or eligibility, and possess strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills for multidisciplinary teamwork.