PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Benefits
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities for Professional Growth
• Supportive Interdisciplinary Team Environment
• Meaningful Work Supporting Resident Care
• Join a Team That Puts CARE Back Into Healthcare

At Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Center, our values of Performance, Integrity, Transparency, Respect, and Communication guide how we care for our residents and support our team members.

Our Physical Therapist Assistants are more than providers of therapy services — they are partners in helping residents regain mobility, rebuild confidence, maintain independence, and achieve meaningful goals throughout their rehabilitation journey.

If you're looking for a rehabilitation environment where your clinical expertise is valued, your contributions are recognized, and your work makes a lasting impact in the lives of others, we invite you to apply today.

Responsibilities

Physical Therapist Assistant Responsibilities:

• Assist the Physical Therapist in planning, developing, and implementing individualized treatment programs for residents.
• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments according to the established plan of care and within the scope of practice.
• Assist residents in improving mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional abilities.
• Monitor resident progress and document observations, treatments, and outcomes accurately and timely.
• Maintain clinical documentation, treatment records, and departmental reports according to regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members regarding resident progress, care planning, and discharge recommendations.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques and recommendations to support continued progress.
• Manage assigned caseload by coordinating individual and group treatment sessions.
• Assist with maintaining therapy equipment and treatment areas in a safe, clean, and organized manner.
• Participate in continuing education, in-service training, and departmental meetings.
• Support therapy aides and students as assigned through education and guidance.
• Maintain resident confidentiality, privacy, and dignity in all interactions.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Physical Therapist Assistant Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program required.
• Current state license or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Experience working with geriatric and subacute rehabilitation populations preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused approach to care.

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.