Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN - PRN

We're looking for a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team on a PRN/on-call basis, and we welcome new grads who are eager to grow their skills in a supportive environment! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work with patients across assisted living, long-term care, and outpatient rehab, helping them regain independence and safely return home.

You'll be part of a collaborative rehab team that values hands-on learning, patient-centered care, and professional development. With flexible scheduling and access to state-of-the-art therapy equipment, this position offers both variety and impact in every shift.

Position Summary

We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. This position will assist the Physical Therapist in providing quality therapy services that help residents achieve their highest level of independence, mobility, and overall well-being. The ideal candidate will be flexible, compassionate, and committed to delivering person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans based on resident goals and needs.
• Document therapy services in compliance with facility and regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate resident progress and concerns effectively with the therapy team, nursing staff, and families.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for residents during therapy sessions.
• Support the rehab team with equipment set-up, care, and maintenance.
• Adapt treatment approaches as necessary to meet resident needs.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state of Nebraska (or eligible).
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing or senior care setting preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work on a PRN/as-needed basis.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, resident-centered care.

What's in it for you:

• Flexible PRN schedule
• Competitive benefits package including low premiums, short-term disability, long-term disability, HSA contribution matching, 401(k) with company match, and more!
• Competitive wage scales based on experience.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
• Professional development, continuing education opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship programs up to $3,000 per year.
• Financial wellness and freedom through access to your earned wages prior to your pay date!
• A great culture where we live out our mission, ''To celebrate life in environments we create by delivering exceptional service and superior value through innovative leadership in personalized care.''

In 1989, Nye Health Services was founded on the philosophy that people deserve services that recognize individuality and are tailored to their unique needs. Today, Nye Health Services remains family-owned with campuses in Fremont, Lincoln, Louisville, and Norfolk, Nebraska. Nye Health Services is blessed with dedicated and compassionate people who believe in our vision and deliver on our mission every day. Having a great work environment while providing the best quality services so people feel cared for is of the utmost importance to us. We give passionate people a purpose!

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Nye Health Services conducts background checks as part of the hiring process. We believe in reviewing each situation individually and consider factors such as the role applied for, the nature of the offense, how long ago it occurred, and overall qualifications when making employment decisions.