Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

US Physical Therapy; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mentorship and continuing education

401k

Community service opportunities

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation company in Alabama is seeking a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant. The role involves assisting in patient assessments, providing direct care, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates should have a CAPTE-accredited program background, be licensed in Alabama, and hold CPR certification. Competitive compensation and mentorship opportunities are provided as part of a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current state of Alabama PTA license and CPR certification required.
• Outgoing and energetic personality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing patients to develop treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Document findings and progress of patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Exercise and sports rehab skills

Manual-based skills

Education

CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Current Alabama PTA license

CPR certification

Job description

Advance Rehabilitation is committed to being the most sought‑after physical therapy company in the Southeast for services including industrial rehabilitation, athletic training, and sports medicine. Our mission is to provide the highest quality rehabilitation services in a cost‑effective and time‑efficient manner while delivering excellence in patient care.

Advance Rehabilitation Connects, Adapts, Empowers, Delivers, and Serves to transform lives!

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for orthopedics and a thirst for continued knowledge and growth.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in assessing patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation results
• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, following established protocols and patient care guidelines
• Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers
• Support in ensuring patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians meets standards
• Assist in completing written plans of care, developing goals based on evaluation findings, and contributing to comprehensive programs to attain goals
• Support in implementing physical therapy treatment programs and providing essential physical therapy treatments
• Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies, under the guidance of a Physical Therapist

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE‑accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Current state of Alabama PTA license, CPR certification
• Exercise, sports rehab, and manual‑based skills
• Outgoing and energetic personality
• New graduates are welcome!

Additional Information

• Competitive compensation
• MENTORSHIP and continuing education
• In‑house APTA accredited RESIDENCY program available
• 401k
• Community service opportunities.
• Get to interact with a great team and support staff and so much more