Are you passionate about helping patients regain their strength, mobility, and confidence? Do you thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused environment? If so, Hemphill County Hospital District invites you to join our Therapy Services team as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in beautiful Canadian, Texas!
This role is primarily outpatient, where you’ll work with post-operative patients, athletes, and individuals rebuilding function after injury or illness. It’s the perfect opportunity for a motivated PTA who enjoys helping patients achieve real, lasting progress in a supportive and team-oriented setting.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
Meaningful Work: Make a direct and lasting impact by helping patients achieve their recovery and mobility goals.
Supportive Team: Collaborate with experienced Physical Therapists and PTAs in a multidisciplinary care environment that values communication and professional growth.
Growth Opportunities: Whether you’re an experienced PTA or a recent graduate, we offer mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities to expand your skills.
What You’ll Do
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Outpatient Patient Care: Provide hands-on therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and functional strengthening programs for a variety of diagnoses.
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Support Treatment Plans: Implement individualized therapy plans designed to improve movement, reduce pain, and enhance patient independence.
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Documentation: Accurately record patient progress, treatments, and updates in the EMR system.
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Patient Education: Teach patients and families proper exercise techniques and home programs to promote continued recovery.
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Collaboration: Work closely with the PT and other members of the healthcare team to ensure continuity and quality of care.
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Compliance: Follow all facility policies, safety protocols, and state and federal regulations, including HIPAA and infection control standards.
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications:
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Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
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Current Texas licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (can be obtained upon hire).
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Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry objects over 75 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
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One year of experience in an outpatient clinical setting preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply!
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Interest or experience in sports medicine, orthopedic, or post-operative rehabilitation.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy
At Hemphill County Hospital District, we’re proud to support our employees with a strong total rewards package, including:
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Competitive Pay: Rewarding compensation based on experience and performance.
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Retirement Security: Excellent retirement benefits through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS).
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Generous PTO: Ample paid time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
Physical Demands
Heavy Physical Demand Level:
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Ability to lift up to 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.
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Extended periods of standing and walking.
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Repeated bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching.
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Pushing and pulling up to 200 pounds and carrying up to 100 pounds with limited assistance.
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Lifting up to 50 pounds, with heavier lifting involved in transferring or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or unsteady.
Company Policy:
Hemphill County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Hemphill County Hospital District.
Hemphill County Hospital District is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email [email protected] or call 1-806-323-1115.
Education
Minimum
High School Diploma
Current/Active Texas Physical Therapy Assistant License
Preferred
One year of PT work experience as a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Minimum
Maintain BLS certification as a condition of employment.
Maintain PTA Certification/License as a condition of employment.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Other Requirements:
- Must convey a professional demeanor
- Must be able to act calmly and efficiently in a busy or stressful situation
- Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone, and in writing
- Adheres to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance
Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with managers and peers
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AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCY (Clinical jobs only)
Identify age-specific competencies for direct and indirect patient care providers who regularly assess, manage and treat patients.
Instructions: Indicate the age groups of patients served either by direct or indirect patient care by checking the appropriate
boxes below. Next,
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Infants (Birth – 11 months)
X
Adolescent (13 – 19 years)
X
Toddlers (1 – 3 years)
X
Young Adult (20 – 40 years)
X
Preschool (4 – 5 years)
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Middle Adult (41 – 65 years)
X
School Age (6 – 12 years)
X
Older Adult (Over 65 years)
JOB FUNCTIONS
Review the employee’s job description and identify each essential function that is performed differently based on the age group of the patient.
Indicate the appropriate physical requirements of this job in the course of a shift. Note: reasonable accommodations may
be made available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Physical Demand Level
Occasional
Up to 33% of the time
Frequent
34%-66% of the time
Constant
67%-100% of the time
Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and
occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.
Up to 10#
Negligible
Negligible
Light: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and
occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally
and other sedentary criteria are met.
Up to 20#
Up to 10# or
requires significant walking or standing, or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls
Negligible or
constant push/pull of items of negligible weight
Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25
pounds.
20-50#
10-25#
Negligible-10#
X
Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent
lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
50-100#
25-50#
10-20#
Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent
lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.
Over 100#
Over 50#
Over 20#
List any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications:
Duties of the PTA employment position require extended periods of time standing and walking; repeated bending, stooping and reaching; pushing and pulling up to 300 lbs and carry-ing up to 50 lbs with limited assistance; lifting up to 50 lbs, and heavier lifting in transferring or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless. Ability to work professionally in stressful situations.
