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Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Specialty Hospital - Dallas Downtown·DeSoto, Texas

Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Assists in implementing therapy plans of care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Responsible for directing supportive personnel and educating patients and their families to enhance recovery.

Overview Position

  • Physical
  • Therapist
  • AssistantLocation:
  • Desoto,
  • TXSchedule: PRN / As Needed / Per Diem Select Specialty Hospital - Dallas Downtown (DeSoto) is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
  • Why
  • Join Us:
  • Start
  • Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
  • Opportunity for
  • Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
  • Foster
  • Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
  • Your
  • Impact
  • Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care. Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services. Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction. Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required. Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidate has one or more years of experience. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Requirements

Requires current state licensure or eligibility as a Physical Therapist Assistant and BLS certification. One or more years of experience is preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Care
  • Therapy Plan Implementation
  • Patient Education
  • Delegation
  • Clinical Communication

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
DeSoto, Texas
Posted
Jun 1, 2026
Closes
Jun 1, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Select Specialty Hospital - Dallas Downtown

Part of the Select Medical family of brands, Select Specialty Hospitals treat the most critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. Select Specialty Hospitals offer a variety of programs and services to match the patient's acuity and individual needs. The physicians,...

Salary listed on 5 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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Texas PTA roles stay consistently needed

In Texas, Physical Therapist Assistant roles are commonly supported by steady demand across rehab, outpatient, and healthcare settings as providers manage ongoing patient mobility and recovery needs. These jobs are competitive because employers often look for accredited PTA education, current licensure or eligibility, and any hands-on clinical experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm your Texas licensure status and tailor your application to any rehab or patient-care experience.

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