Overview
Part-Time
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides rehabilitative care under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to support patient recovery, mobility, strength, and independence. This role implements individualized treatment plans, guides patients through therapeutic exercises, and delivers hands-on physical therapy interventions. The Physical Therapist Assistant collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote positive patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with professional practice standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy treatments as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Implement individualized therapy interventions and therapeutic exercise programs designed to improve patient function and mobility.
- Document treatments, patient responses, and clinical activities in the medical record according to organizational and regulatory guidelines.
- Participate in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary team meetings, and rehabilitation planning activities.
- Communicate patient progress, concerns, and treatment updates to supervising therapists, rehabilitation leadership, and healthcare team members.
- Instruct patients, families, and staff regarding maintenance programs and therapeutic activities as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Assist with maintaining a safe, clean, and organized treatment environment.
- Support patient and resident safety initiatives throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Travel between treatment locations and facilities as needed to provide patient care services.
- Meet established productivity standards and complete required documentation within established timelines.
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, professional practice standards, corporate policies, and the organizational Code of Conduct.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the applicable state of practice where required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, facility staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Ability to meet applicable health and employment requirements, including regulatory and organizational standards.
- Ability to perform essential job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits/EEO
What We Offer You
- Competitive Wages
- 401k with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
- Rewards & Recognition Program
EEOC
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.
