Job Details
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to assist Physical Therapists in providing high-quality rehabilitation services to patients with injuries, illnesses, or functional limitations. The PTA will support the delivery of individualized treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, monitor patient progress, and help patients improve mobility, strength, independence, and overall quality of life under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist Physical Therapists with implementing individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals
• Provide therapeutic exercises, mobility training, gait training, balance activities, and functional rehabilitation interventions
• Assist patients with improving strength, endurance, coordination, flexibility, and overall physical function
• Perform treatment procedures within the scope of practice and according to established therapy plans
• Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety techniques, and home exercise programs
• Assist with transfers, ambulation, positioning, and use of assistive devices
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatment sessions and patient progress
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Participate in patient care planning and support discharge recommendations as appropriate
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive therapy environment
• Follow patient safety, infection control, and regulatory standards
Required Qualifications:
• Active, unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of practice
• Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
• Minimum 1–2 years of recent PTA experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation techniques, therapeutic exercises, and mobility training
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of a Physical Therapist and within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered rehabilitation care
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in outpatient, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing facility (SNF), home health, or orthopedic settings preferred
• Experience working with geriatric, neurological, orthopedic, or medically complex patient populations preferred
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) documentation systems preferred
• Strong patient education and motivational skills preferred
• Previous contract or travel therapy experience preferred
• Ability to adapt to different clinical environments and patient care settings preferred
Pay Rate
$45.08 - $49.96/hour
About us :
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