Physical Therapy Assistant

Do you have the career opportunities as a Physical Therapy Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Las Palmas Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low or no copays, including prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental and vision plans, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10 % off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family‑building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care; home and auto repair; event planning; and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement‑readiness assistance, rollover services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee‑only coverage based on income.

Job Summary

Treats patients with movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease, or other health‑related conditions. Uses physical agents and methods to assist in restoring normal function after illness or injury.

Population Served

• Orthopedic
• Neuro
• Spine care
• Pulmonary
• Joint replacement
• Fractures
• CVA/TIA
• Soft‑tissue injury

Essential Functions

• Carry out treatment plans as directed by the Physical Therapist and communicate any changes in patient status.
• Apply physical therapy techniques, procedures, exercises, and therapeutic modalities appropriately, based on the plan of care.
• Utilize rehab equipment safely and effectively.
• Modify treatment programs in conjunction with the licensed PT to maximize patient progress.
• Complete documentation on the same day treatment is rendered, using appropriate forms and meeting professional standards.
• Direct activities of PT Technicians, students, and volunteers; ensure correct execution of treatment plans and initiate corrective action when needed.
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient status, discharge plans, equipment needs, recommendations, and other issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• BCLS certification.

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant.
• 1–2 years experience in any therapy setting (new graduates accepted).
• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, post‑surgical conditions, body movements, and medical terminology.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Facility Overview

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+‑bed full‑service hospital in El Paso, home to the region’s only kidney transplant center. Services include a Level III trauma emergency department, cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. The hospital is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare and HCA Healthcare, recognized repeatedly as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®.