Physical Therapist Assistant

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute seeks a dedicated physical therapy professional to provide individualized services under a licensed Physical Therapist.

You will monitor progress, document outcomes, and educate patients and caregivers on exercises and home care strategies to support safe recovery. Collaboration with the care team and discharge planning assistance are integral to this role.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of physical therapy procedures and patient safety practices.
• Ability to observe, track, and report patient progress.
• Accurate documentation and outcome tracking.
• Effective communication and patient/caregiver education skills.
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to coordinate with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care approaches based on observed outcomes.
• Document treatment activities, patient responses, and measurable results to ensure accurate care records.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility strategies, and home care recommendations to support safe recovery.
• Assist with discharge planning by helping coordinate next steps and ensuring patients understand ongoing needs.
• Collaborate with the broader healthcare team to enhance patient strength, mobility, and overall physical function.

Skills

PT procedures

Progress tracking

Documentation

Communication & education

Team coordination

Job description

Provide individualized physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. Monitor patient progress and adjust care approaches based on observed outcomes. Document treatment activities, patient responses, and measurable results to ensure accurate care records.

Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility strategies, and home care recommendations to support safe recovery. Assist with discharge planning by helping coordinate next steps and ensuring patients understand ongoing needs.

Collaborate with the broader healthcare team to enhance patient strength, mobility, and overall physical function.

Qualifications/Skills

• Strong knowledge of physical therapy procedures and patient safety practices
• Ability to observe, track, and report patient progress
• Accurate documentation and outcome tracking
• Effective communication and patient/caregiver education skills
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to coordinate with healthcare professionals