What are the responsibilities and job description for the PTA - PRN position at Galveston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Status: Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN
Location: Galveston, TX
Pay: $32–$40/hour
If you’re a PTA who values staying hands-on, seeing real progress, and being part of a team that keeps things moving, this is a role worth looking into!
Galveston Nursing & Rehabilitation is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to join an in-house therapy team where your work is centered on mobility, strength, and day-to-day function across the building.
Your impact as a PTA:
- Helping a resident stand again after a fall or hospitalization
- Supporting safe, confident transfers that reduce fall risk
- Walking alongside residents as they rebuild strength, balance, and endurance
- Keeping long-term residents mobile to prevent loss of independence
- Being part of progress that residents and families can see day to day
What the work feels like here:
- Hands-on treatment throughout the day focused on mobility and function
- The ability to follow residents over time and see measurable progress
- Clear plans of care with ongoing communication with your PT
- A therapy team that stays aligned and keeps the day moving
What you’ll be doing:
- Carrying out treatment plans focused on gait, balance, transfers, and strengthening
- Adjusting treatments based on resident response and progress
- Communicating with your PT and interdisciplinary team
- Completing timely and accurate documentation
What we’re looking for:
- Active Texas PTA license
- Skilled nursing or post-acute experience preferred
- Someone reliable, organized, and comfortable in a hands-on role
- Ability to manage a full treatment day and work as part of a team
Learn more about us: www.galvestonnursing.com
We are proud to be an EOE.
Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $40