PTA or Senior PTA — Rehab Advocate & Mentor (TX)

Physical Therapist Assistant Open-pool position. Applicants' education/experience considered; position may be filled at a lower or higher level as appropriate. Required Education / Experience Associate's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas. No experience required. Job Summary Provides physical therapy services under the guidelines set by the Practice Act of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Advisors. Serves as a patient advocate ensuring the delivery of physical therapy meets legal, ethical and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the organization. Essential Job Functions The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area. Documents patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements. Communicates pertinent patient information with the supervising physical therapist, patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines. Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned. Meets required competencies for assigned areas. Delegates duties and monitors service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides. Supervises physical therapy assistant students as requested. One year experience preferred. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Senior Physical Therapist Assistant Open-pool position. Applicants' education/experience considered; position may be filled at a lower or higher level as appropriate. Required Education / Experience Associate's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas. 5 years related experience. Job Summary Provides physical therapy services under the guidelines set by the Practice Act of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Advisors. Serves as a patient advocate ensuring the delivery of physical therapy meets legal, ethical and institutional standards while adhering to the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the organization. Essential Job Functions The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients relative to age, culture and condition in assigned clinical area. Documents patient treatment and progress, appropriately in the medical record. Documentation must meet peer review requirements. Communicates pertinent patient information with the supervising physical therapist, patient, family members, physicians, team members, and other disciplines. Participates in rounds, clinics, and case conferences as assigned. Meets required competencies for assigned areas. Delegates duties and monitors service delivery appropriately to Rehabilitation Aides. Supervises students as requested. Participates in training and mentoring of entry-level physical therapy assistants. Participates in and provides in-service/continuing education/research, teaching opportunities at department, state or national levels. Participates and assists with data gathering for quality assurance activities as requested. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Primary Location United States - Texas - Galveston Work Locations 0596 - John Sealy Annex Job Category Therapy Services Regular Shift Standard Employee Status Non-Manager Job Level Day Shift Job Posting Jul 15, 2026, 12:28:54 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Medical Branch