Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA

Rehab Without Walls® Neuro Rehabilitation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation in Austin, TX is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for PRN work in our outpatient program. You will provide therapy in community-based and home settings, with clinical autonomy and a flexible schedule.

The role involves collaborating with a rehab team to treat adults with neurological injuries, following individualized plans, and documenting progress in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the practicing state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.
• At least 1 year of PTA experience preferred.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques for neurological injuries.
• Strong communication and professional written skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provides PTA services supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist per treatment plan.
• Regularly discusses patient progress with the Physical Therapist.
• Assists with equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Reports equipment issues to ensure proper operation.
• Coordinates adaptive equipment to enhance rehabilitation.
• Maintains patient treatment and billing documentation per regulations.
• Adheres to company policies and professional standards.
• Attends staff development and continuing education per policy.

Skills

Licensed PTA

BLS/CPR

Neurological rehab

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Job description

Our Company

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. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn .