About us
Tideway Physical Therapy is the multiple time winner of the Best of Galveston County as the Best Rehabilitation and Best Physical Therapy clinic in the area! We are very proud of the work we do in the community. We are well known for our aquatics program but since we purchased it in 2021, we have grown the land based side so you will have multiple avenues to treat the patient in the way that works best for them!
We have a small team so we are selective on who joins it to ensure we have not only the best patient care, but the best culture for you to thrive in! We currently are hiring 2 PTA's and are willing to assist with your temp license application.
This position is for full time or part time availability. No bonus for part time
Duties and Responsibilities - Physical Therapist Assistants work closely with patients to help them recover from injuries. A few of the most common duties and responsibilities required of Physical Therapist Assistants include:
- Help patients stretch and exercise certain muscle groups
- Read instructions from Physical Therapist
- Work directly with Physical Therapist to assist patients
- Speak with families to find best at-home techniques
- Keep physical therapy clean and organized
- Move patients from wheelchairs or walkers to physical therapy area
- Complete administrative tasks, like scheduling appointments and filing paperwork
- Teach patients techniques like balance training
Skills and Qualifications - PTAs need certain skills and qualifications to succeed, including:
- Physical strength and stamina
- Ability to lift patients and help them move
- Ability to read and execute detailed instructions
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Compassion and empathy
- Good attention to detail
- Solid knowledge of anatomy
- Knowledge of PT stretches and exercises
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE! (up to $2500)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00 - $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Clinic
- Outpatient
- Rehabilitation center
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Orthopedics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person