Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA

Rehab Without Walls® Neuro Rehabilitation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Pay per hour

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation in Austin, TX is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN to provide hands-on neurorehabilitation in home and community settings.

You will work under a licensed Physical Therapist, delivering planned therapy, and coordinating adaptive equipment to improve function. This role offers clinical autonomy, flexible hours, and collaboration within a supportive rehab team.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant licensure in the practicing state.
• Current Basic Life Support or CPR certification.
• At least 1 year of PTA experience preferred.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques for complex neurological injury.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the licensed Physical Therapist.
• Regularly confer with the PT regarding treatment plan and patient progress.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of equipment and treatment areas.
• Report equipment problems to ensure proper functionality.
• Communicate patient needs and progress to PT and assist in securing adaptive equipment.
• Maintain and submit patient treatment and billing documentation per regulations.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct, policies, HIPAA, and compliance programs.
• Participate in staff development, continuing education and skill enhancement.

Skills

PTA licensure

CPR certification

Communication

Organization

Job description

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN

Location: Rehab Without Walls® Outpatient | Austin, TX

Join our community-based neurorehab team. If you’re passionate about functional, real‑life therapy and value flexibility & clinical autonomy, this role is for you.

What makes this opportunity unique:

• Provide therapy where life happens — homes, workplaces, schools, grocery stores, and the community
• Treat adults with complex neurological injuries (TBI, CVA, and more)
• Flexible schedule you create
• Pay per hour (not PPV or PPU)
• Co‑treat & collaborate with an expert rehab team
• Supportive leadership
• Clinical autonomy and opportunities for growth

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Physical Therapist in accordance with the patient’s Plan of Treatment
• Confers with Physical Therapist regularly regarding patient’s plan of treatment, status of progress toward goals, questions and concerns
• Assists with cleaning and maintenance of equipment, treatment and department areas
• Reports any problems with department equipment to the appropriate personnel to ensure that it is maintained in good working order
• Communicates patient’s needs and progress to the Physical Therapist of record and assists in securing special adaptive equipment for patient to improve function. Incorporates the use of adaptive equipment to enhance the rehabilitation program
• Maintains and submits patient treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulations
• Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Conduct, policies, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act, Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs and meetings; obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations; maintains and enhances clinical practice skills

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist Assistant by state in which practicing
• Current Basic Life Support or cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification, in accordance state regulations
• A minimum of one year’s work experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
• Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail

About Our Line Of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients.