Physical Therapy Assistant - ARU

Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Job Type: PRN

Your experience matters!

At Kindred Hospital - Houston Northwest , we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person.

Kindred Hospital - Houston Northwest is a long-term acute care hospital located at 11297 Fallbrook Drive in Houston, Texas . It's designed for patients with complex medical needs like respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke, complex wounds, and congestive heart failure. Many patients require ventilators, dialysis, or IV therapy. It is accredited by The Joint Commission in Long-Term Acute Care, with disease-specific certifications in Respiratory Failure and Sepsis, reflecting a strong commitment to evidence-based care.

As a PRN Physical Therapist 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:

• Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain physical mobility/function.
  Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.

• Seeks consultation as necessary.

• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan.

• Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.

• Documents services provided and patient response/progress.

• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.

• Assists with patient discharge planning. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Associate's degree Required; Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required

• Physical Therapy Assistant in the State

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

About us
Kindred Hospital - Houston Northwest is located in Houston, TX , and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

" Kindred Hospital - Houston Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kindred Hospital - Houston Northwest 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.