Full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Applingwoodpostacute; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Applingwood Post Acute in Cordova, Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. You will support Physical Therapists in delivering treatments, advocate for patient recovery, and help maintain high-quality care in a senior care setting.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy and strong patient-care skills. The role emphasizes teamwork, mobility improvement, and collaboration with caregivers to enhance residents’ wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and patient care skills.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Clinical experience included in coursework; long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they perform exercises.
• Observe patients to evaluate data and report results to the PT.
• Coordinate treatment by discussing patient information with PT staff.
• Instruct caregivers and family on therapeutic activities.
• Transport patients to/from treatment areas and assist with positioning.
• Administer manual and modality therapies; fit braces/prostheses as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Patient care

Medical terminology

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Applingwood Post Acute is a senior care facility located in Cordova, Tennessee, that specializes in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. It has 78 beds that offers both private and semi-private rooms and provides a range of amenities designed to ensure comfort and community for residents.

Why Join us?

At Applingwood Post Acute , we are more than a healthcare facility – we are a family committed to delivering compassionate care and fostering a supportive environment for both our residents and team members. Our team takes pride in providing exceptional services and building meaningful relationships.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or looking to grow your career in healthcare, Applingwood offers the opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic and welcoming workplace. Join us in shaping the future of care – one resident, one family, one community at a time.

Join Our Team as a Physical Therapy Assistant!

Make a Real Difference in Rehabilitation

Are you a passionate Physical Therapy Assistant looking to elevate patient care? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our dynamic rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll help Physical Therapists provide physical therapy treatments and procedures, advocating for patient recovery and contributing to our high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.

Observe patients during treatments to evaluate data and provide results to the physical therapist.

Confer with physical therapy staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for coordinating treatment.

Communicate with and instruct caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities.

Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring according to positioning requirements.

Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, massage, and modality treatments.

Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices.

What We Are Looking For

Education: Associate’s degree or certification from an approved physical therapy program.

Skills: Excellent customer service, patient care skills, and basic understanding of medical terminology.

Experience: Clinical experience included in course study; long-term care experience preferred.

Physical Readiness: Ability to meet physical demands including lifting, positioning, and prolonged standing.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.