Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide rehabilitative care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA will assist in implementing individualized treatment plans to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, restore function, and promote independence for patients recovering from injury, illness, or surgery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and mobility interventions.
• Assist patients in improving strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and functional mobility.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safe mobility techniques, and injury prevention.
• Train patients in the proper use of assistive devices, orthotics, prosthetics, and adaptive equipment.
• Maintain accurate treatment documentation, progress notes, and patient records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist with discharge planning and continuity of patient care.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, patient safety standards, and facility policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Physical Therapist Assistant experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation techniques, therapeutic exercise, patient mobility, and functional restoration.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), home health, or long-term care settings.
• Previous travel or contract therapy experience preferred.
• Experience treating orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, post-surgical, and medically complex patients.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and ability to work in a fast-paced rehabilitation environment.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.