Physical Therapy Assistant

Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County; Rock Springs (WY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County is seeking a Hospital-Based Physical Therapy Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in inpatient, swing bed, and outpatient settings.

You will implement care plans, assist patients with mobility and exercises, and document progress in the EMR. Collaboration with therapists, physicians, and the care team is essential for patient safety and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in Wyoming.
• Strong clinical reasoning with inpatient/outpatient caseload experience.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in delivering skilled PT services.
• Implement treatment plans for inpatients and outpatients.
• Assist with bed mobility, transfers, gait, and balance activities.
• Document treatments and patient responses in the EMR.
• Participate in discharge planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Patient education

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Education

Wyoming PTA license

Accredited PTA program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

At Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, our mission, vision, and values serve as the foundation for how we care for patients, support our practitioners and co-workers, and engage with our community. We follow the “Planetree” methodology of “Person-Centered Care”.These guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define the expectations for every member of our team.

Our Mission:

Compassionate care for every life we touch

Our Vision:

To be our community’s trusted healthcare leader

Our Values:

• Be Kind - Demonstrating compassion, consideration, and thoughtfulness
• Be Respectful - Being mindful of individual perspectives, priorities and needs
• Be Accountable - Taking responsibility for our commitments, behaviors, and actions
• Work Collaboratively - Cooperating with and encouraging each other to achieve a common goal
• Embrace Excellence - Dedicated to setting standards that meet and exceed expectations

The Hospital‑Based Physical Therapy Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in providing skilled physical therapy services to patients in inpatient, swing bed, and outpatient hospital settings. The PTA delivers treatments as outlined in the established plan of care to improve functional mobility, strength, endurance, balance, and safety while ensuring compliance with physician orders, state practice acts, CMS requirements, and hospital policies.

Hourly Rate of $30.93 - $44.85, depending on experience level

• Communicates effectively with staff, patients, and visitors
• Maintains attention to detail while completing repetitive tasks
• Prioritize tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment
• Accepts change as the role evolves with the needs of the hospital.
• Works effectively as a team member and independently.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and responsiveness in duties.

General:

• Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Responds appropriately and effectively to emergency situations in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Demonstrates respect, trust, safety, confidentiality, and cooperation in all interactions with patients, families, practitioners, and colleagues.
• Provides excellence in internal and external customer service and maintains a positive image of the hospital at all times.
• Keeps office and treatment areas neat, clean, and safe.
• Ensures optimal supplies inventory management in the clinic/department.

Role-Specific:

General Responsibilities

• Implements physical therapy treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provides skilled physical therapy interventions to inpatients and outpatients following physician orders and approved plans of care.
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, functional mobility training, transfer training, gait training, and balance activities.
• Measures and monitors patient response to treatment, including pain, vital signs, functional performance, and tolerance to activity.
• Recognizes and reports significant changes in patient condition to the supervising Physical Therapist promptly.
• Ensures patient safety by following hospital fall prevention, infection control, and safety protocols.
• Accurately documents treatments, patient responses, progress toward goals, and functional outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Ensures documentation is timely, complete, and compliant with CMS, payer, and hospital documentation standards.
• Supports medical necessity and skilled intervention through clear and objective treatment documentation.
• Works under the supervision and direction of the Physical Therapist in accordance with state practice acts and hospital policy.
• Communicate effectively with Physical Therapists, physicians, nursing, and other healthcare team members.
• Participates in discharge planning by providing input related to functional status, equipment needs, and safety considerations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, and continuing education activities.

Inpatient / Acute Care Services

• Assist hospitalized patients with bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, and functional mobility using appropriate assistive devices.
• Support early mobility and functional independence to reduce length of stay and prevent complications.
• Communicate patient progress and barriers to mobility with the interdisciplinary care team.

Outpatient Physical Therapy Services

• Provide treatment for patients with orthopedic, neurological, post‑surgical, and chronic conditions in a hospital‑based outpatient setting.
• Reinforce home exercise programs, body mechanics, and injury prevention strategies.
• Assist in tracking patient progress toward functional goals and established outcomes.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Certifications/Licenses:

• Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in Wyoming

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong clinical reasoning skills across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and prioritize effectively
• Knowledge of orthopedic, neurological, and post‑surgical rehabilitation principles
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems
• Experience in hospital‑based and/or outpatient physical therapy preferred