Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant – Acute Care

Position Overview

Join the inpatient acute care team at the facility in Bryan, TX. You'll work in a fast-paced environment treating diverse adult and older teen patient populations across trauma, telemetry, orthopedic, surgical, critical care, neuro, and oncology units.

Shift & Schedule

• 10-hour shifts: 0800–1630
• Alternating weekends (a comp day is provided during the week for any weekend days worked)
• First-to-float position
• 40 guaranteed hours per week
• 12-week contract, ASAP start

Clinical Scope

You'll primarily perform evaluations (approximately 1 per hour) and provide daily treatments (goal of 10 completed treatments in an 8-hour shift). The facility is a Level III trauma center with a strong focus on acute adult care. Floor-specific orientation covers hospital procedures, protocols, and the charting system over 3–5 days, depending on your experience level.

Requirements

• BLS Certification required
• Physical Therapist Assistant license
• Strong clinical background in adult acute care preferred
• New graduates welcome if they have solid adult acute care training, including trauma and critical care experience

Work Environment

• Maroon scrubs
• Supportive team environment with opportunity to precept, as needed
• Call-outs strongly discouraged
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment

Notes

• No prior direct employment with CommonSpirit facilities (including CHI/Dignity) within the past year
• Outside PRN staffing experience is acceptable