Physical Therapist Assistant– Coverage Support Role

Job Summary

This temporary full-time opportunity is perfect for a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapy Assistant seeking hands-on experience in senior care and rehabilitation services, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent role.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Carry out therapeutic exercises, modalities, and interventions as outlined in the PT’s plan of care.
• Gather and document accurate, factual clinical information in the electronic medical record.
• Absorb and recommend durable medical equipment to support safety and mobility.
• Provide clear, structured instruction to caregivers, families, and staff.
• Support restorative and wellness programming through consistent, task-focused work.
• Deliver therapy in multiple settings including the center, Participants’ homes, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals.
• Observe and report Participant changes promptly to the clinical team.
• Maintain steady, professional communication based on facts and clinical observations.
• Build strong working relationships with facility staff, healthcare partners, and caregivers.
• Participate in quality initiatives, training, and process improvements.

Requirements

• Successful completion of background check, physical, drug screening, TB Screening.
• Physical Requirements: Intermittent periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and standing, lifting, and bending to provide treatments to participants. Must be able to lift, bend, demonstrate, and perform therapeutic interventions as often as participant treatment plans require.

Qualifications

• Active PTA licensure in the state of practice.
• Experience working with the frail or elderly population strongly preferred; minimum of one year required.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft programs.

Benefits

Everyone’s journey is unique. Even if you haven’t done it all, your dedication to learning and helping others is what counts. With our training, mentorship, and career development programs, we’ll help you grow and succeed.

Skills

• Careful, disciplined, and focused on accuracy and quality.
• Comfortable completing precise, task-driven clinical work.
• Communicates in a direct, factual, and professional manner.
• Able to concentrate on one task at a time and follow technical instructions thoroughly.
• Prefers working independently within a defined clinical scope.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain after hire — we’ll provide the training!).

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

First shift, full-time hours. Specific work hours will be established in consultation with your supervisor.

One Senior Care

Join Us! At One Senior Care, you’ll be part of a compassionate team that makes a tangible difference in seniors’ lives — working together to keep participants safe, healthy, connected, and at home. One Senior Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.