Physical Therapist Assistant

Allaire Health Services; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. The PTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide skilled therapy services that help residents improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall functional independence.

The role emphasizes compassionate, resident-centered care within a multidisciplinary team, with duties including implementing treatment plans,

Qualifications

• Current PTA license in the applicable state.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate and resident-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Assist residents with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, balance activities, and functional mobility
• Follow individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising PT
• Monitor resident responses to treatment and communicate progress to the Physical Therapist
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Promote resident safety, independence, and participation throughout treatment
• Educate residents and caregivers on appropriate exercises, mobility techniques, and safety strategies

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

PTA license

Graduate of accredited PTA program

Job description

Job Description

Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. The PTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide skilled therapy services that help residents improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall functional independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Assist residents with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, balance activities, and functional mobility
• Follow individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising PT
• Monitor resident responses to treatment and communicate progress to the Physical Therapist
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Promote resident safety, independence, and participation throughout treatment
• Educate residents and caregivers on appropriate exercises, mobility techniques, and safety strategies

Qualifications

• Current PTA license in the applicable state
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric experience preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate and resident-centered approach to care

Schedule: Full-Time