Geriatric Physical Therapy Assistant: Mobility & Independence

US Lawns; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to provide compassionate, evidence-based rehabilitation under a licensed PT. You will help residents improve mobility, function, and independence within a skilled nursing setting.

The role emphasizes individualized plans, progress monitoring, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, including documentation aligned with Medicare and facility standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Hawaii PTA license in good standing.
• Current BLS certification.
• 0–4 years of PTA experience; skilled nursing/geriatric rehab preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare guidelines and skilled nursing documentation preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, clinical reasoning, and EMR proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized PTA treatment plans under supervising PT to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence.
• Monitor progress, communicate changes in status, and assist with evaluations, reassessments, and discharge planning.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment plans and exercises.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation, meet productivity expectations, and adhere to CMS/facility standards.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for safe transitions and positive rehab outcomes.
• Promote resident safety by infection prevention and ongoing professional development.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Education

Associate degree PTA

Hawaii PTA license

BLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to provide compassionate, evidence-based rehabilitation under a licensed PT. You will help residents improve mobility, function, and independence within a skilled nursing setting.

The role emphasizes individualized plans, progress monitoring, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, including documentation aligned with Medicare and facility standards.