Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and patient-focused Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team and provide skilled therapeutic services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

In this role, you will help residents achieve meaningful functional goals, improve mobility and independence, and enhance their overall quality of life while ensuring care is delivered safely, accurately, and in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and reimbursement standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed PTA who values quality patient care, teamwork, accurate documentation, and positive resident outcomes .

• Provide skilled therapeutic treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

• Carry out individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and established care plans.

• Monitor resident response to treatment and communicate progress, concerns, and changes to the supervising therapist.

• Accurately and timely document treatments, resident progress, and daily charges.

• Maintain established productivity, documentation, and quality standards.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, utilization reviews, and care planning activities as assigned.

• Educate residents, families, and nursing staff regarding restorative programs, home exercise programs, and therapeutic activities as directed.

• Maintain clean, safe, and organized therapy areas and equipment.

• Report equipment issues, safety concerns, or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.

• Participate in facility performance improvement and quality initiatives.

• Travel or float between facilities as assigned based on resident and operational needs.

• Maintain compliance with Medicare, reimbursement, documentation, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Promote resident safety, dignity, independence, mobility, and quality of life.

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

• Current state license, certification, or registration as a PTA, as applicable.

• Knowledge of Medicare, therapy documentation, and reimbursement requirements preferred.

• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Dependable, compassionate, organized, and patient-focused.

• Commitment to providing safe, high-quality therapeutic care.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist residents throughout the workday.

• Ability to safely lift, carry, and support up to 50 pounds , as required.

• Ability to assist residents with transfers, mobility activities, and therapeutic exercises.

• Ability to manage the physical and emotional demands of patient care.

• Comfortable working in a clinical and skilled nursing environment.

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals.

• Flexible Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN scheduling options

• Meaningful work with a direct impact on residents' recovery and independence

• Collaborative rehabilitation and interdisciplinary care environment

• Opportunity to grow your career within rehabilitation services

• Purpose-driven work focused on improving resident mobility and quality of life

• Supportive team committed to delivering high-quality patient care

If you're a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity where your skills can help residents regain mobility, improve function, and achieve greater independence , we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join our rehabilitation team in supporting resident recovery, mobility, independence, and quality of life through skilled therapeutic care.

Tracy LaNeve
Call/Text: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com
Email: View email address on ziprecruiter.com