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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Lifepoint Health·Lake Jackson, Texas

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The Physical Therapy Assistant will implement patient care plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to restore and enhance patient performance. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, maintaining equipment, and communicating effectively with the healthcare team.

Facility Name

St. Luke’s Health-Brazosport Hospital

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters

[Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

A Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) who excels in this role will

  • Work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting
  • Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance
  • Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
  • Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
  • Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
  • Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
  • Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws
  • Other duties as assigned

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA program culminating in an Associate Degree. Additional requirements include:

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an Associate Degree.

Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.

CPR certification (when required)

Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Erin by emailing erin.bonk@lifepointhealth.net

EEOC Statement

“St. Luke’s Health-Brazosport Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Luke’s Health-Brazosport Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.

We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate Degree. Additionally, candidates must hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant and possess CPR certification.

  • associate degree
  • Communication
  • CPR
  • Rehabilitation
  • Patient care
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Care plan implementation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Patient scheduling
  • Patient documentation
  • Physical therapy

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Medical coverage
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Loan assistance
  • 401(k) retirement package
  • Mental health services
  • Paid family leave
  • Accident insurance
  • Hospital indemnity insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Gym memberships

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Lake Jackson, Texas
Posted
Apr 30, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Lifepoint Health

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Texas PTA roles stay consistently in demand

In Texas, Physical Therapy Assistant roles are typically supported by steady demand across outpatient clinics, hospitals, and rehab settings as patient care teams look for licensed support staff. These positions can be competitive because employers often want accredited PTA training, current or eligible state licensure, and experience working closely with PTs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Texas licensure status and match your application to the setting you want.

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