Physical Therapy Assistant

Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our hands-on therapy team. You’ll support the supervising PT with exercises, gait and balance training, transfers, and functional mobility.

New grads welcome. We offer competitive pay and benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and continuing education support. Join a team that makes a visible difference every day.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted PTA license with the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong communication skills and a patient, encouraging approach with older adults.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist with transfers and lifting as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Assist with gait and balance training, transfers, and functional mobility.
• Monitor resident progress and report changes to PT and nursing staff.
• Document accurately for Medicare/Medicaid and facility requirements.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on safe mobility and fall prevention.
• Participate in care plan meetings and collaborate with other therapy disciplines.
• Follow infection control and safety policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

PTA license (AL)

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness | Birmingham, AL
Status: Full-Time | Shift: Days, Monday through Friday

Help Our Residents Get Back to What Matters

At Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness, our therapy team helps residents regain strength, mobility, and independence, whether they’re recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, or working to stay as active as possible in long-term care. We’re looking for a skilled, compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant who enjoys hands-on care and wants to see real progress from the people they treat.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist, including therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, transfer training, and functional mobility.

• Work with short-term rehab and long-term care residents to improve strength, safety, and independence.

• Monitor and report resident progress and any change in condition to the supervising PT and nursing staff.

• Complete timely, accurate documentation that meets Medicare, Medicaid, and facility requirements.

• Teach residents, families, and nursing staff about safe mobility, positioning, and fall prevention.

• Take part in care plan meetings and work as a team with nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social services.

• Follow infection control, safety, and resident rights policies.

What You’ll Need

• Current, unrestricted PTA license with the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy

• New graduates are welcome to apply.

• Strong communication skills and a patient, encouraging approach with older adults.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist with transfers and lifting as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid time off

• Continuing education support

• A supportive therapy team and a facility where your work makes a visible difference every day