In-House PT Assistant — Skilled Nursing & Growth

Evolve-Therapy-Services; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services in Kingsport, TN seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. The role supports a Physical Therapist and focuses on mobility, strength, balance, and functional goals within CMS guidelines.

Candidates should hold an Associate's degree in physical therapy, a valid PTA license, and commitment to ongoing education. Full-time, part-time, or PRN opportunities available with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assist in evaluation under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in identifying a target list, including short-term goals, long-term goals and treatment plan.
• Conduct both individual and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist and outlined in treatment plan (areas include strength, mobility, gait, ROM, modalities).
• Assist in the selection of physical therapy techniques/media and adjust as indicated by resident performance after consultation with the Physical Therapist.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consult with the Physical Therapist if modification is indicated.
• Assist in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules with the Physical Therapist and team.
• Adhere to department and resident schedule and modify as appropriate for treatment regimen.
• Train resident, family and staff in the use of equipment and participate in education.

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice

Ongoing continuing education and professional development

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services in Kingsport, TN seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. The role supports a Physical Therapist and focuses on mobility, strength, balance, and functional goals within CMS guidelines.

Candidates should hold an Associate's degree in physical therapy, a valid PTA license, and commitment to ongoing education. Full-time, part-time, or PRN opportunities available with competitive pay and benefits.