Physical Therapist Assistant; PTA Haskell, TX

Job
Title
:
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Inpatient & Outpatient Rehabilitation
Location
:
Haskell, TX
Employment
Type
:
Full-Time | Permanent
Department
:
Rehabilitation Services / Physical Therapy
Schedule
:
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay
Range
: $35.00–$39.00/hour, based on experience
Clinical
Setting
:
Inpatient (Swing Bed) and Outpatient Rehabilitation
Patient
Population
:
Adolescents (High School Age) Through Geriatrics
EMR
:
Cerner

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join a hospital-based rehabilitation team in Haskell, Texas.

In this role, you will provide both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, assisting patients with orthopedic conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation needs, mobility limitations, and functional impairments. The facility has a strong demand for outpatient rehabilitation services, particularly post-surgical therapy and manual therapy, while also supporting a fluctuating inpatient swing-bed population. Candidates must be comfortable transitioning between outpatient and inpatient care based on daily patient volumes and departmental needs.

This opportunity is ideal for a Physical Therapist Assistant with strong orthopedic rehabilitation skills and experience assisting with manual therapy and post-surgical recovery. You will treat a diverse patient population ranging from high-school-aged adolescents to older adults while working collaboratively with Physical Therapists and other healthcare professionals. The position offers a consistent Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement benefits through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) with a hospital match.

• Provide physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist across inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings.
• Implement established physical therapy treatment plans to improve patient mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Assist patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries, musculoskeletal injuries, and other conditions requiring physical rehabilitation.
• Perform appropriate manual therapy techniques within the Physical Therapist Assistant scope of practice and established treatment plan.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, strengthening programs, range-of-motion activities, balance training, and functional mobility interventions.
• Provide post-surgical rehabilitation services to support safe recovery, improved movement, and restoration of functional abilities.
• Assist with inpatient swing-bed rehabilitation, helping patients improve mobility, transfers, gait, strength, and readiness for discharge.
• Support outpatient physical therapy services for patients with orthopedic conditions, post-operative rehabilitation needs, and functional limitations.
• Adapt daily treatment assignments based on fluctuating inpatient census and outpatient patient volumes.
• Provide care to patients ranging from high-school-aged adolescents to geriatric patients.
• Observe and document patient responses to treatment, including functional progress, tolerance, and changes in condition.
• Communicate patient progress, treatment concerns, and recommended adjustments to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding prescribed home exercise programs, mobility techniques, post-surgical precautions, and injury prevention strategies.
• Assist patients with gait training, transfer techniques, balance activities, and appropriate use of assistive devices.
• Collaborate with Physical…