Physical Therapist Assistant; PTA; PRN

Aurora Valley Care Skilled Nursing & Rehab (Caldera Care) is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support our Therapy team! If you have experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or rehab settings, we want to hear from you.

Pay Range: $35.00-$45.00 DOE

Schedule: PRN (as needed / flexible hours)

At Aurora Valley Care, we are dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment that feels like home for both our residents and our staff. We take pride in providing top-notch care and delivering the highest standards of excellence - made possible by our incredible team.

• Provide physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Treat residents with musculoskeletal, neurological, balance, and mobility impairments
• Assist with gait training, transfers, strengthening, and therapeutic exercises
• Complete required documentation including progress notes, recertifications, and discharge summaries
• Perform resident screenings (new admissions and change in condition)
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, OBRA, infection control, and regulatory standards
• Communicate effectively with therapy team, nursing staff, residents and families
• Maintain productivity standards and coordinate scheduling of assigned caseload
• Support staff education and in-services as needed

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program
• Current Washington State PTA license required
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, rehab, or long-term care preferred
• Knowledge of Medicare guidelines and therapy documentation requirements
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Basic computer skills and EMR documentations experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform physical job duties

• Competitive PRN pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to work in skilled nursing and post-acute rehab