Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Fort Wayne Health Campus; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Employee referral bonus

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Fort Wayne Health Campus in Indiana is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support residents’ recovery and independence under a licensed Physical Therapist. You will deliver prescribed therapies, document progress, and help manage caseloads within OBRA guidelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Director of Rehabilitation, infection control, and participation in routine in-services to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Active Indiana PTA license.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Comfortable working under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to residents with musculoskeletal, neurological, balance, and gait needs.
• Deliver treatment per the physician order and the supervising PT’s plan of care.
• Document treatments, progress notes, and therapy records.
• Manage resident treatment schedules and caseloads.
• Flag caseload needs and resident screenings to the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Follow infection control policies and OBRA Resident Rights guidelines.
• Take part in facility meetings and required in-services.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Active Indiana PTA license

Graduate of accredited PTA program

Job description

Why you’ll love working here

Fort Wayne Health Campus is a proud member of the Casa Healthcare family, and our therapy team is looking for a PTA who cares about helping residents regain strength, mobility, and independence. You’ll work under a licensed Physical Therapist and report to our Director of Rehabilitation.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Robust health and voluntary benefit options
• Employee referral bonus
• Flexible scheduling
• Continuing education opportunities
• Supportive work environment

What you’ll do

• Provide therapy to residents with musculoskeletal, neurological, balance, and gait needs
• Deliver treatment per the physician order and the supervising PT’s plan of care
• Document treatments, progress notes, and therapy records
• Manage resident treatment schedules and caseloads
• Flag caseload needs and resident screenings to the Director of Rehabilitation
• Follow infection control policies and OBRA Resident Rights guidelines
• Take part in facility meetings and required in-services

What you need

• Active PTA license in Indiana
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Comfortable working under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re passionate about getting residents back on their feet, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal employment opportunity

Casa is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful considerations, and we are committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.