Geriatric PTA — Rehab Therapist Assistant (PRN)

Bluegrass Consulting Group; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellington Parc Nursing & Rehab seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our care team. The PTA delivers high-quality rehabilitative care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, focusing on mobility, pain reduction, and restoring independence.

This PRN position collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, documents progress per policy, and maintains a safe, supportive therapy environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current state PTA licensure.
• 1–2 years in skilled nursing/geriatric care preferred.
• Familiarity with PDPM and SNF therapy documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PTA interventions as outlined by supervising PT.
• Assist residents with therapeutic exercises, gait training, and mobility.
• Monitor responses and report progress to supervising PT.
• Educate residents and families on therapy carryover.
• Maintain safe, engaging therapy environment and participate in care planning.
• Document sessions per facility policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Geriatric rehabilitation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

State licensure as PTA

Job description

Wellington Parc Nursing & Rehab seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our care team. The PTA delivers high-quality rehabilitative care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, focusing on mobility, pain reduction, and restoring independence.

This PRN position collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, documents progress per policy, and maintains a safe, supportive therapy environment for residents.