Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Salary Not Available Position range in Webb County $23.99 - $42.39 Per hour Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

RUTHE B COWL

Occupation:

Physical Therapist Assistants

Location:

LAREDO, TX - 78043

Positions available: 1 Job #: 16969394

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

02/17/2026

Updated:

02/20/2026

Expires:

03/19/2026

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education 1 Year at College or a Technical or Vocational School Experience 12 Month(s) Age 21 and up DL Required Language English, Well Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities. Related occupations Document patient information, such as notes on their progress. Related occupations Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes. Related occupations Instruct patients in proper body mechanics and in ways to improve functional mobility, such as aquatic exercise. Related occupations Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment. Related occupations Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment. Related occupations Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound. Related occupations Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements. Related occupations Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment. Related occupations Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on patient therapeutic activities or treatment plans. Related occupations Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations. Related occupations Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices. Related occupations Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment. Related occupations Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings. Related occupations Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities. Related occupations Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches. Related occupations Perform postural drainage, percussions, or vibrations or teach deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions. Related occupations Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, or filling out forms. Related occupations Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists. Related occupations Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment. Related occupations Perform therapeutic wound care.