Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

Star Physical Therapy Services · Houston, TX Full Time

Job Description

Job Description Star Physical Therapy Services is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver high-quality outpatient rehabilitation services at our clinic located in Cypress, Texas . The Physical Therapist Assistant implements treatment plans, provides hands-on care, educates patients, and supports clinic operations while promoting excellent clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Patient Care Carry out physical therapy treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist Provide therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education, gait training, balance training, and functional activities Administer approved modalities (e.g., heat, ice, e-stim, ultrasound, traction) per PT direction Monitor patient response to treatment and report progress, concerns, or changes to the supervising PT Ensure patient safety at all times during treatment sessions Provide patient education on exercises, posture, body mechanics, and home exercise programs Documentation Complete, accurate, timely, and compliant daily treatment notes Document objective measures, patient response, and functional progress Communicate clearly with the supervising PT regarding patient status and goals Clinic Operations Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment area Assist with equipment setup, breakdown, and basic maintenance Support clinic flow by managing time effectively and staying on schedule Collaborate with front-office staff and therapy team to ensure smooth patient experiences Professional Conduct Maintain ethical and professional behavior in accordance with state and federal regulations Comply with all clinic policies, HIPAA regulations, and payer guidelines Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required Preferred Outpatient orthopedic experience Experience with manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise progression Familiarity with EMR documentation systems Spanish-speaking (preferred but not required) Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the clinic for extended periods Ability to lift, assist, and transfer patients as needed (up to 50 lbs) Manual dexterity for hands-on treatment techniques Work Environment Outpatient orthopedic clinic Moderate to high patient volume Team-based, collaborative setting

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr

Houston Median $22,818/yr

Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr

vs. National Median -34.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.