Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Implement individualized treatment plans for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents.
• Aid residents in improving strength, balance, mobility, endurance, gait, and overall functional independence.
• Monitor resident progress and communicate changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate residents and families on therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, and fall prevention.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation using Net Health.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with Net Health is a plus.
• Strong communication, clinical, and organizational skills.
• Passion for providing compassionate, resident-centered care.