Geriatric PT Assistant - Full-Time

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Insurance

Fringe Benefits

Employee Perks

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a full-time position in a skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate will support the PT in mobility therapies, focus on geriatric patients, and work to improve residents’ mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall wellness.

Candidates must hold an active PTA license in their state and be able to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision.

Qualifications

• Active PTA license in the state of practice.
• Ability to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision.
• Experience with geriatric population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PT with therapies designed to improve mobility and relieve pain.
• Support activities to prevent or limit permanent physical disability and promote overall fitness.
• Contribute to patient wellness within a skilled nursing facility.

Skills

Geriatric care

Independent therapy

Patient mobility

Education

State PTA license

Tools

PTA equipment

Job description

Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a full-time position in a skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate will support the PT in mobility therapies, focus on geriatric patients, and work to improve residents’ mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall wellness.

Candidates must hold an active PTA license in their state and be able to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision.