Physical Therapist Assistant

@ Encompass Health
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Physical Therapist Assistant

Amarillo, TX
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Encompass Health in Amarillo, TX provides inpatient rehabilitation. The PTA supports physical therapy plans, assists with mobility, and educates patients, promoting recovery and independence in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • Support physical therapy treatment plans
  • Assist with gait and balance exercises
  • Document patient progress
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Experience in rehabilitation preferred

Full job description

Encompass Health in Amarillo, TX is hiring Physical Therapist Assistants to support comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation. In this role, you will carry out treatment plans designed by physical therapists, delivering therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance work, and functional mobility activities to help patients regain independence after major illness or injury. You will document progress, monitor patient safety, and educate patients and families on home programs and assistive devices. Working within an interdisciplinary, patient-centered team, you’ll collaborate closely with PTs, nurses, and physicians. Encompass Health offers a clinically advanced, team-oriented environment with opportunities for specialty training, professional growth, and career advancement.
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