Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA

UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center includes a 49-bed inpatient hospital, 14 outpatient therapy clinics, 11 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics and nine Olympic fitness centers, with access to some of the most advanced therapy techniques and care available. 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 .

Overview:

• UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center includes a 49-bed inpatient hospital, 14 outpatient therapy clinics, 11 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics and nine Olympic fitness centers, with access to some of the most advanced therapy techniques and care available.

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.
• Current professional license active and valid in the State of Texas.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience in acute or outpatient setting