Physical Therapist Assistant

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Join Willow Valley Communities and Help Transform Lives Through Movement and Care! Are you passionate about helping others regain strength, restore mobility, and improve their quality of life? Willow Valley Communities is looking for a dedicated PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our exceptional therapy team and make a meaningful difference every day.

In this rewarding role, you'll organize and administer medically prescribed Physical Therapy programs across all levels of living, working under the direction of a Physical Therapist to support residents and patients experiencing chronic or acute injuries, as well as muscle, nerve, joint, and bone conditions. Enjoy the unique opportunity to provide care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, gaining diverse clinical experience while helping individuals achieve their highest level of independence, function, and well-being.

Why Choose Willow Valley Communities?

At Willow Valley Communities, we believe our team members are our greatest asset. That's why we're committed to providing the support, resources, and opportunities you need to grow both professionally and personally.

Opportunities with WVC

• Team member events and recognition programs
• Ongoing career growth and education opportunities, including extensive dementia training led by our dedicated Memory Care Educator

What You'll Do

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:

• Model exceptional customer service while demonstrating care, compassion, and trust toward residents and fellow team members.
• Administer active and passive therapeutic treatments, including heat, light, sound, water, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, ultraviolet, infrared, diathermy, and hot/cold pack modalities to improve and maintain function.
• Review physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical records to determine appropriate physical therapy treatment.
• Assess and measure patient strength, range of motion, motor development, muscle tone, sensory awareness, functional capacity, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency to support treatment planning.
• Develop and prepare written plans of care based on patient evaluations.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients with postural and mobility-related activities, as well as the use of assistive devices such as crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, canes, and prostheses.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust interventions to maximize outcomes.
• Administer massage and traction therapies as indicated.
• Accurately document treatments, patient responses, and progress.
• Educate patients and families on continuing treatment procedures at home when appropriate.
• Requisition necessary supplies and equipment.
• Conduct staff in-service training on physical therapy techniques and objectives.
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices while recommending modifications to the Orthotist.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Orient, instruct, and direct physical therapy assistants, aides, and students.
• Partner effectively with therapists, nursing staff, patients, and caregivers to optimize outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Maintain knowledge of PPS, MDS, Medicare Part B, and other applicable reimbursement systems.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local standards of care, ethics, and physical therapy practice policies.
• Participate in meetings, seminars, and professional development activities.
• Complete timely clinical documentation, including functional goal-setting and therapeutic plans.
• Complete billing and administrative documentation accurately and on time.
• Perform resident screens in conjunction with annual MDS schedules and nursing referrals.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A. A.) from an accredited college for physical therapist assistance. Computer literacy required.
• All physical therapist assistants must possess a current license. All physical therapist assistants possessing the necessary years of experience and training are required to be either in the process of obtaining or possess their indirect supervision physical therapist assistant license. Current Pennsylvania Indirect Physical Therapy Assistant license required

Compensation

PRN

$34.00 per hour

Location

Willow Valley Communities The Lakes and Manor Campus Willow Street & Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Build a Career That Makes a Difference

When you join Willow Valley Communities, you're joining a team committed to helping residents live healthier, more active, and more independent lives. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where your skills, compassion, and expertise can truly make an impact, we'd love to have you on our team.

Apply today and become part of the Willow Valley Communities therapy team! Willow Valley Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.