PRN Physical Therapy Assistant

Advanced Specialty Hospitals · Houston, TX Prn
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Job Description

Advanced Houston Specialty Hospital is looking for a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team of health care professionals in a newly renovated facility at 205 Hollow Tree Lane, Spring, TX. Join our team and help us provide top-tier medical and security services to a justice involved population! Rate: $38 - $40/hr DOE The Physical Therapy Assistant provides rehabilitative services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA assists in implementing individualized treatment programs for incarcerated individuals with physical impairments, injuries, or functional limitations. This role promotes recovery, functional independence, and quality of life while adhering to security, safety, and correctional healthcare standards. Essential Functions: 1. Administer therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and other interventions as outlined in the treatment plan by the supervising PT. 2. Instruct and motivate patients in safe performance of prescribed activities to restore strength, mobility, and functional skills. 3. Monitor and document patient progress, tolerance, and response to interventions. 4. Report changes in patient condition to the supervising Physical Therapist for treatment plan adjustments. 5. Educate patients on safe movement patterns, proper body mechanics, and injury prevention techniques. 6. Assist in preparing treatment areas and equipment, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and compliance with infection control protocols. 7. Collaborate with correctional healthcare staff to coordinate patient care and maintain security procedures. 8. Maintain accurate, timely documentation in medical records per facility and regulatory standards. 9. Support staff training initiatives on patient mobility, safety, and injury prevention as needed. It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her scope of work as determined by management. Education and Experience Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. One (1) year physical therapist assistant experience in a hospital or correctional healthcare environment preferred. Required certification and licensure as follows: Current Texas licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant., Basic Life Support, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. Post Hire Requirements: Must successfully complete annual requirements to include maintaining licenses, certifications, and passing an annual background check. Advanced Houston Specialty Hospital (AHSH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. AHSH participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with AHSH and need assistance, please contact our staffing department at 801-693-2702. Job Identification: 71363 Job Category: Medical Job Schedule: Full time

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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.

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