Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient to join our team at Houston Methodist. Our Physical Therapist Assistant will provide physical therapy services to our patients to help them restore maximum movement and functionality. This individual will work with the physical therapy team to evaluate, plan, and administer physical therapy treatments. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a two-year Associate's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college. They must be licensed in the state of Texas and have their certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. If you are an experienced and passionate physical therapist assistant looking to make a difference in the lives of our patients, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

1. Evaluate patients to determine impairments, functional limitations, and prognosis.
2. Develop and implement physical therapy treatment plans for patients.
3. Administer physical therapy treatments to patients.
4. Monitor and record patient progress and provide updated information to the physical therapy team.
5. Provide education and support to patients and families about physical therapy treatments.
6. Maintain patient records and document treatments in electronic medical records.
7. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
8. Ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines.
9. Participate in continuing education programs and other activities to stay up to date on latest developments.
10. Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient in Sugar Land, TX, USA is $52,286 to $68,367 per year. This range is based on the salaries of Physical Therapist Assistants - Inpatient in the area. The salary range can vary depending on the experience level of the individual, the type of facility, and other factors.

Houston Methodist Hospital is the flagship quaternary care hospital of Houston Methodist academic medical center. Located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, Houston Methodist Hospital was established in 1919 during the height of the Spanish influenza epidemic as an outreach ministry of Methodist Episcopal Church. Houston Methodist comprises eight hospitals, an academic institute, a primary care group, and more than 300 locations throughout greater Houston. The hospital has consistently ranked as "One of America's Best Hospitals" according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital has earned worldwide recognition in multiple specialties including cardiovascular surgery, cancer, epilepsy treatment and organ transplantation. Houston Methodist System changed its official name to Houston Methodist in 2013.