Physical Therapist Assistant

TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital, located in Houston, Texas, is a physician-owned facility dedicated to providing high-quality surgical care in a comfortable, patient-focused environment. Our team values safety, personalized service, and a collaborative culture — creating a supportive, efficient space for both patients and staff.

We are seeking a compassionate, patient-centered part-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation services team. In this role, you’ll work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients regain mobility, restore function, and achieve their highest level of independence following surgery or injury.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Physical Therapist with patient evaluations by gathering data and performing delegated assessment tasks
• Implement individualized treatment plans designed by the Physical Therapist
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, manual techniques, and functional activities
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safety strategies
• Monitor and document patient progress accurately and timely
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Assist with coordination of care by collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other providers
• Support a safe, encouraging rehabilitation environment that promotes patient participation
• Maintain compliance with Texas state practice guidelines, hospital policies, and accreditation standards

What We Offer
We care for our communities and our team members by providing a comprehensive benefits package, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short- and long-term disability options
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) with access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to delivering surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is proud of our inclusive culture. We respect differences, nurture individual contributions, and leverage diversity to make our organization stronger and more responsive to the needs of our patients and physicians.

• Strong knowledge of therapeutic exercises, functional mobility training, and rehabilitation techniques
• Ability to follow and carry out PT-developed treatment plans
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Strong documentation and time-management abilities
• Empathy, patience, and a supportive bedside manner
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of safety standards and infection control procedures

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current Texas PTA license (required)
• Previous experience in outpatient, surgical hospital, or rehab setting preferred
• Experience working with post-surgical or orthopedic patient populations is a plus