Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Browns Health and Rehabilitation Center; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Browns Health and Rehabilitation Center in Statesboro, GA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our caring team. You will support the supervising PT by carrying out treatment plans and helping residents regain mobility.

This on-site role emphasizes patient education, accurate documentation, and collaboration with nurses and families to advance individual goals in a resident-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current and valid licensure/certification as a PTA.
• CPR certification required (or must obtain upon hire).
• Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatment plans designed by the Physical Therapist, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and functional mobility tasks.
• Assist residents in improving strength, range of motion, and overall physical endurance.
• Monitor and document residents' treatments, progress, and responses in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with the supervising PT regarding residents' status, changes, and potential adjustments to care plans.
• Provide education to residents, families, and caregivers on exercise programs, mobility techniques, and safety measures.
• Adhere to facility policies, professional practice standards, and regulatory requirements, including documentation and infection control.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant program graduate

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Join our caring team at Browns Health and Rehabilitation Center!

At Browns Health and Rehabilitation Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, resident-centered care. Our Physical Therapist Assistants play a vital role in helping residents regain independence, improve quality of life, and receive personalized care. As a Physical Therapist Assistant PTA, you will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to deliver high-quality therapy services that help residents improve mobility, restore physical function, reduce pain, and enhance independence in daily activities.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Physical Therapist Assistant PTA to join our team at Browns Health and Rehabilitation Center in Statesboro, GA. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will be responsible for carrying out treatment plans designed by the Physical Therapist, assisting residents in improving strength, range of motion, and overall physical endurance, and communicating effectively with the supervising PT regarding residents' status, changes, and potential adjustments to care plans.

Physical Therapist Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out treatment plans designed by the Physical Therapist, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and functional mobility tasks.

• Assist residents in improving strength, range of motion, and overall physical endurance.

• Monitor and document residents' treatments, progress, and responses in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.

• Communicate effectively with the supervising PT regarding residents' status, changes, and potential adjustments to care plans.

• Provide education to residents, families, and caregivers on exercise programs, mobility techniques, and safety measures.

• Adhere to facility policies, professional practice standards, and regulatory requirements, including documentation and infection control.

Physical Therapist Assistant Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

• Current and valid licensure/certification as a PTA.

• CPR certification required (or must obtain upon hire).

• Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred.

• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills.