Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Career Growth Opportunities
Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic educated and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. You will work closely and under the direction of the doctor of physical therapy, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.
Responsibilities
- Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
- Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
- Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy for individual differences
- Recommend options, courses of action, or modifications in selected treatments ensure the patient’s progress, safety, and comfort
- Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
- Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
- Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
- Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
- Participate in patient status judgments
- Participate in various weekly meetings
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards
- Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Qualifications
- Proven working experience as a physical therapist assistant
- Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
- Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and physical modalities
- Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
- Healthcare administration and documentation skills
- License to practice or relevant certification
- Associate degree as a PTA
- Physical Therapy Assistant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
At Pittman Physical Therapy, our mission is to empower every individual to live their best life—now and in the future—through movement, education, and compassionate care.
We were founded on the belief that healthcare should never feel impersonal or restrictive. From our very first 1,700-square-foot clinic in Collierville to our expanding presence across West Tennessee and North Mississippi, we’ve been guided by a simple truth: movement is medicine, and people come before processes.
Our team is committed to:
- Caring Beyond the Injury: treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis, and walking with our patients through every stage of healing.
- Rolling With It: adapting with creativity, resilience, and humor in an ever-changing healthcare landscape.
- Powerhouse Mentality: pushing ourselves and our patients to build strength, confidence, and independence.
- Stronger Together: fostering a collaborative, family-like environment where patients and staff alike feel at home.
- Owning It: taking responsibility for outcomes, celebrating victories, and learning from challenges.
We see success not only in goals met and pain relieved, but in the stories we help write—whether it’s a firefighter returning to duty, a parent playing ball with their child again, or a patient celebrating a 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family.
As we grow, our vision is to become the primary care provider for musculoskeletal health, offering holistic, non-invasive solutions that prevent surgery, promote longevity, and keep communities moving. Through innovation, leadership development, and relentless dedication, we will continue to be a trusted partner for generations to come.
Pittman Physical Therapy is more than a clinic—it’s a legacy of trust, compassion, and movement.