Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing

Renewal Rehab; Worth (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical mentorship

Continuing education

Job summary

Renewal Rehab seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our on-site rehab team, primarily serving seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care facilities. You will implement treatment plans under a Physical Therapist, focusing on restoring mobility and independence while documenting outcomes.

We offer mentorship, continuing education, and clear pathways for growth within a collaborative, patient-centered culture that aims to improve quality of life for our patients.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois PTA license or eligibility.
• Experience supporting senior adults in rehab settings preferred.
• Ability to follow treatment plans under PT supervision.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized PT treatment plans under PT direction.
• Assist with mobility, gait, and balance training.
• Educate patients and document outcomes accurately.

Skills

Manual therapy techniques

Gait and balance training

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) certification

Job description

Renewal Rehab is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our on-site rehab team serving primarily seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care. In this role, you will implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist, focusing on restoring mobility, function, and independence. You’ll provide hands‑on therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and patient education while accurately documenting outcomes. In our collaborative, patient‑centered culture, you’ll benefit from clinical mentorship, continuing education, and clear pathways for career growth, all while making a meaningful impact on each patient’s quality of life.