UHS
Location
Amarillo, Texas
The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy modalities, treatment procedures, and wound care, including applying topical medications, based on a treatment plan established by a physical therapist. They assume responsibility for a designated group of patients while maintaining the highest quality of patient care.
Candidates must possess current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and maintain BLS certification from the American Heart Association. The role requires the ability to communicate effectively, interpret information, respond to pages, and physically lift and transfer patients weighing up to 100 pounds occasionally.
The staff physical therapist assistant functions under the general supervision of the physical medicine lead and under the direct supervision of the therapist responsible for a specific patient’s care. The staff physical therapist assistant assumes the responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy modalities, treatment procedures, and wound care, including the application of topical medications, as determined by a treatment plan established by a physical therapist and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures; maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Provides patient care in accordance with physician's orders and plan of care established by the evaluating physical therapist, including wound care and the application of topical medications Takes measurements and assessments of patient status, within the limitations of his/her licensure and ability, as appropriate in carrying out the plan of care Maintains communication and collaboration with the evaluating physical therapist to promote maximum benefits from therapy Implements education plan as outlined by the evaluating therapist, determines additional educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver or significant other as they arise and in collaboration with the evaluating therapist and provides education to meet those needs Follows plan for discharge and discusses with the evaluating therapist any additional discharge concerns that arise during care Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care Measures progress to assist in assessing the effectiveness of the treatment given and collaborates with the evaluating therapist to modify treatment to achieve goals Benefit Highlights: Retention Bonus Program if offered. Loan Forgiveness Program if offered. Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com
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