Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to assist licensed Physical Therapists in delivering high-quality rehabilitative care. The PTA will implement treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence while ensuring safe and effective patient care.

• Implement individualized 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 report changes in condition or treatment response to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safe mobility techniques, and use of assistive devices.
• Maintain accurate treatment documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Prepare treatment areas and ensure therapy equipment is clean, safe, and properly maintained.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, patient safety standards, and facility policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.

• 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 exercises, patient mobility, and safe patient handling.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.