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Health insurance
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Training & development
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Physical Therapist Assistant - Women's Pelvic Health
Position Title: Physical Therapist Assistant - Women's Pelvic Health Location: El Paso, TX / Las Cruces, NM Reports To: Clinical Director / Supervising Physical Therapist FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
FYZICAL & Southwest Sport & Spine Center is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and patient-centered Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with a passion for Women's Health and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation. This position works under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide evidence-based treatment for women experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, pregnancy and postpartum-related conditions, urinary and bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain, diastasis recti, and other orthopedic conditions affecting women's health.
The Pelvic Health PTA will play an integral role in helping patients restore function, improve quality of life, and achieve their personal goals through individualized treatment interventions, patient education, and collaborative care.
Essential Job Functions
Clinical Care
Provide physical therapy treatment interventions under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist and in accordance with the established Plan of Care.
Assist in the treatment of patients with:
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Urinary incontinence and urgency
Pelvic pain conditions
Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions
Postpartum recovery needs
Diastasis recti
Core and lumbopelvic dysfunction
Orthopedic and sports medicine conditions affecting women
Progress therapeutic exercise programs, neuromuscular reeducation, functional movement training, and patient-specific home exercise programs.
Report significant patient findings, concerns, or changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist immediately.
Document treatment sessions, progress notes, patient responses, and home program updates accurately and timely.
Patient Education
Educate patients regarding anatomy, body mechanics, pelvic health wellness, self-management techniques, and prescribed exercise programs.
Promote patient engagement, compliance, and confidence throughout the rehabilitation process.
Maintain sensitivity, professionalism, and patient dignity when discussing pelvic health concerns.
Preferred Women's Health Responsibilities
Assist with internal and external pelvic floor treatment programs as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist and permitted by state regulations.
Reinforce education related to prenatal and postpartum rehabilitation.
Support patients recovering from gynecological, urogynecological, and abdominal surgeries.
Assist with specialized pelvic floor exercise progression and core stabilization programs.
Qualifications
Required
Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Current PTA license in New Mexico and/or Texas, as applicable.
Current CPR certification.
Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Preferred
Previous experience in Women's Health, Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, OB/GYN, or Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
Coursework in pelvic health training.
Experience treating prenatal and postpartum populations.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Physical Requirements
Consistent with industry standards and clinic operations:
Ability to lift and transfer patients safely.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and manual therapeutic activities.
Lift and carry 5-35 pounds routinely.
Push and maneuver clinical equipment as necessary.
Demonstrate sufficient strength and endurance to assist patients safely during treatment activities.
Exposure Determination
Potential exposure to hazardous substances due to work duties.
Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens due to patient care responsibilities.
HIPAA Compliance Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will have authorized access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) based on job responsibilities and the minimum necessary standard. The employee is expected to maintain strict confidentiality, comply with all HIPAA regulations and organizational privacy policies, complete required training, and immediately report any suspected privacy or security incidents.