Job Overview
Position Type: Full-time, PRN
Salary Range: $33 - $40, $40 - $45
Work Schedule:
Tuesday - Saturday, Monday - Friday
New Graduates are encouraged to apply!
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
- Continuing Education Credits
- Flexible work schedules
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Reimbursement for mileage and tolls
- Career advancement opportunities and pathways to leadership roles
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Paid vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that starts accruing immediately
- Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage
- Medical, dental, vision, and health savings accounts
Work Environment & Population Served
Our organization operates Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that offer:
- Long-term care: For residents needing ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance.
- Short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation: For patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.
- Collaborative care: An interdisciplinary team approach involving nursing, therapy, and medical staff working in unison.
- Diverse patient population: Including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs.
As a therapy professional, you will play a vital role in helping patients achieve functional improvements and enhance their quality of life in a supportive, patient-centered setting.
Position Summary
The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) delivers direct rehabilitation care in physical therapy to patients referred by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT), in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and organizational standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (ASPT)
- Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state, with an active license in good standing throughout employment
- Preferred one (1) year of experience; however, new graduates are welcome to apply
- CPR certification required upon hire or to be obtained during orientation, with maintenance of current certification throughout employment
Specific Job Responsibilities
- Engage in community health initiatives and projects as appropriate
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email communication
- Coordinate with patients, families, and support departments to effectively address patient needs
- Exhibit proper body mechanics at all times
- Make independent decisions when necessary
- Familiar with practices, procedures, and regulations governing operations in post-acute care facilities
- Implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
- Demonstrate proficiency in all competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation
- Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, vendors, and others
- Ensure confidentiality of all proprietary and sensitive information
- Adhere to company policies, including those related to harassment and compliance
- Exhibit integrity and professionalism by following the organization's Code of Conduct and completing mandatory compliance training
Essential Functions
- Follow physical therapy treatment plans as directed by the supervising PT
- Document patient progress accurately and in a timely manner
- Utilize therapy software effectively and accurately
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the safe evacuation of patients when necessary
- Demonstrate reliable and consistent attendance
- Employ reasoning skills and sound judgment in various situations
- Communicate and collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team
- Engage in physical activities such as sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during work hours
- Read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.