Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to provide rehabilitation services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will implement treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, monitor patient progress, and help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, stretching, strengthening, gait training, and balance activities.
• Assist patients with transfers, ambulation, positioning, and use of assistive devices.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and report changes to the Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility, safety, and home programs.
• Maintain a safe and organized treatment environment.
• Document treatment sessions accurately and timely in the EMR.
• Participate in patient care planning and interdisciplinary communication.
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow infection prevention, HIPAA, patient safety, and organizational policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Active PTA license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of recent PTA experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic exercise, rehabilitation, mobility, and patient safety.
• Excellent communication, organization, teamwork, and patient-care skills.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in acute care, outpatient, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or home health.
• Experience treating orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, post-surgical, or medically complex patients.
• Strong knowledge of gait training, balance activities, transfers, and assistive devices.
• Ability to work effectively under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.