Physical Therapy Assistant (DHWC)

Location

Dixon Health & Wellness Center, 4212 E. Southcross Blvd. San Antonio, Texas 78222

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in an outpatient setting, supporting patients in regaining mobility, managing pain, and improving functional outcomes following injury or illness.

• Scope and Impact
• Direct impact on patient recovery, functional mobility, and quality of life
• Supports interdisciplinary care team and contributes to patient treatment outcomes
• Works with diverse patient populations, including underserved communities

• Decision Making Authority
• Operates under the direction of a Physical Therapist
• Exercises clinical judgment in progressing treatments within established care plans
• Escalates patient condition changes, reassessment needs, or treatment modifications to supervising Physical Therapist

Interactions / Working Relationships • Internal

• Physical Therapists, interdisciplinary healthcare team members, administrative staff
• External: Patients and their families/caregivers
• Frequent collaboration to coordinate care, communicate progress, and adjust treatment plans

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide physical therapy treatments in accordance with the Physical Therapist’s plan of care (30%)
• Perform therapeutic interventions including exercises, neuromuscular re-education, gait and stair training, manual therapy, and modalities (20%)
• Monitor and adjust treatments to support patient progress toward functional goals (10%)
• Communicate patient status, progress, and concerns to Physical Therapist and care team (10%)
• Assist in patient evaluations by collecting data (e.g., ROM, vitals, muscle testing) (5%)
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery, and use of assistive devices (10%)