Physical Therapist Assistant

Job DescriptionJob Title: Physical Therapist Assistant**What You’ll Do – Job Responsibilities**As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will be integral to implementing an innovative integrated healthcare approach that enhances patient care while fostering a strong provider-patient relationship. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional physical therapy services and movement programs that improve health outcomes and patient engagement. Under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist, you will execute treatment plans, deliver group classes, and support the clinical team in providing high-quality care. Your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Administer routine physical therapy treatments as directed by a licensed physical therapist. Develop and document personalized home exercise programs for patients, ensuring effective patient education. Maintain comprehensive documentation of treatment sessions and patient communications. Organize and facilitate weekly group movement and physical activity classes tailored for patients, including fall prevention and chronic disease management. Offer virtual physical therapy sessions and in-home visits for high-risk patients when necessary. Educate patients on chronic disease management, emphasizing the importance of movement and physical activity for prevention and treatment. Collaborate with healthcare providers, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and caregivers to establish and pursue individualized patient goals. Participate in quality improvement initiatives aligned with clinical priorities. Leverage data to drive the implementation of physical therapy programs that support established healthcare metrics, such as HEDIS/Star measures. Ensure a positive patient experience through timely, professional, and empathetic service. **What You’ll Bring – Education Requirements** Graduated from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program. Active license from the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or the ability to obtain one. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. **What You’ll Bring – Experience Requirements** A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant is preferred. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required. Experience in leading group physical activity classes is preferred. Previous experience working with geriatric populations is an advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.