Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Inpatient Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health®; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Jefferson Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join the Rehabilitation team in Pine Bluff, AR. You will work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver patient-centered treatments and help patients regain mobility.

The role requires an Associate's degree from an accredited PTA program and an Arkansas PTA license in good standing, plus CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current Arkansas PTA license in good standing.
• CPR certification.
• Previous rehab or acute care experience (preferred).
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Assist patients with mobility, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities.
• Observe and document patient progress, reporting updates to the supervising PT.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Help ensure a safe, clean, and supportive treatment environment.
• Contribute to a positive, team‑oriented workplace and step in with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

CPR certification

Education

Arkansas PTA license

Job description

Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Location: 1600 West 40th Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71603

Shift: FT| M-F | 8:00a-5:00p

LifePoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Are you a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact every day? We're seeking a compassionate, skilled PTA to support our Physical Therapists in delivering high-quality patient-centered care. If you love working in a collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist


• Assist patients with mobility, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities


• Observe and document patient progress, reporting updates to the supervising PT


• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation


• Help ensure a safe, clean, and supportive treatment environment


• Contribute to a positive, team‑oriented workplace and step in with additional duties as needed

What You Bring

• Associate's degree from an accredited PTA program, required


• Current PTA license in the state of Arkansas in good standing, required


• CPR certification


• Previous rehab or acute care experience (preferred but not required)


• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.


• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.


• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.


• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).


• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Jefferson Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jefferson Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.