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Position Title: Physical Therapist Assistant
Location: Lufkin, TX
Employer: Dedicated Orthopedic Center
About Us:
Dedicated Orthopedic Center is committed to providing every patient superior orthopedic care in a compassionate, healing environment. We take a comprehensive team approach — from evaluation through diagnosis and treatment — and pride ourselves on individualized, specialized orthopedic services including joint replacement, sports medicine, trauma, pediatric care, and rehabilitation.
Position Summary:
We are seeking full-time, part-time, and PRN Physical Therapist Assistants to join our dynamic outpatient orthopedic & rehabilitation team. You will play a critical role in helping patients recover from injury/surgery, restore function, and return to the active lifestyle they enjoy. You’ll work closely with orthopedic physicians, physician assistants, and therapy colleagues in a team‐oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement treatment plans under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Guide patients through prescribed therapeutic exercises and functional activities to improve mobility, strength, and endurance.
- Apply appropriate modalities and manual techniques to aid recovery and pain management.
- Observe, measure, and record patient progress; communicate updates to the supervising PT.
- Educate patients and families on exercises, injury prevention, and home programs.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Contribute to a positive, professional environment and uphold high standards of patient care.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current Texas PTA license (or eligibility).
- Outpatient orthopedic or sports medicine experience preferred, but new grads are welcome to apply.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to teamwork.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to rehabilitation.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to join a well‐established orthopedic practice with a broad scope of services (joint replacement, sports medicine, trauma, pediatric orthopedics) and a team-based environment. dedicatedorthopedics.com 1
- A supportive, collaborative culture where therapists work closely with orthopedic specialists and assistants within a high-quality care setting.
- Chance to treat a varied caseload and help patients resume active, pain-free lives.
- Competitive compensation and benefits (to be discussed during interview).
- Growth and learning opportunities within a practice committed to excellence.
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