Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapy

CHRISTUS Health

Location Jefferson, TX, 75657

Date Posted 6 May 2026

Job TypePer Diem

Description

Summary:

Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction and demonstration for patients. Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures. Carries out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation by a Physical Therapist. Instructs patients on segments of the program.

Responsibilities:

Able to independently deliver a treatment plan that addresses identified problem(s), deficits and discharge needs and assists with decreasing LOS
Actively seeks out a diagnosis mix to facilitate ability to independently treat throughout the facility
Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment
Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and reports adverse reactions to physician, supervising PT and/or nursing
Reports findings to supervising PT and solicits their involvement when needed
Demonstrates a working knowledge of the use of modalities and their contraindications
Actively seeks research-based treatments and applies to daily treatment
Knowledgeable of available wound care supplies and current protocols

Requirements:

Education/Skills

Associate Degree required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

LPTA License in the state of employment required
BLS required

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed