Hospital Physical Therapist Assistant

Encompass Health, a national leader in inpatient rehabilitation, is seeking a Hospital Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with an active Texas license. In this role, you’ll provide direct patient care under a supervising PT, delivering evidence-based interventions to individuals recovering from stroke, brain or spinal cord injury, orthopedic surgery, and other complex conditions. You will assist with mobility training, therapeutic exercises, and patient/family education while documenting progress and collaborating with an interdisciplinary rehab team in a mission-driven, patient-centered environment that supports professional growth. Provide therapeutic exercises and treatments under direction of a licensed Physical Therapist in an inpatient hospital setting Assist with patient mobility, transfers, gait training, and use of assistive devices Observe, measure, and document patient progress and response to treatment in the medical record Educate patients and families on home exercises, safety, and use of equipment to support continued recovery Collaborate daily with PTs, nurses, and the interdisciplinary rehab team to coordinate care plans Prepare and maintain treatment areas, equipment, and supplies in a safe, clean condition Ensure compliance with Texas PTA licensure standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements Support discharge planning by providing input on functional status and equipment needs Physical therapy interventions Therapeutic exercise implementation Gait training and mobility assistance Patient transfer and positioning techniques Rehabilitation documentation in EMR Patient and family education Interdisciplinary team collaboration Knowledge of post-acute rehab protocols Infection control and safety procedures Vital signs monitoring Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active Texas Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license Graduate of an accredited PTA program BLS/CPR certification Prior inpatient rehabilitation or acute care clinical experience preferred