Physical Therapy Assistant - Elevate Senior Care Rehab

Applingwood Post Acute; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Applingwood Post Acute in Cordova, TN is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to support our rehabilitation team and deliver high-quality patient care in a skilled nursing, long-term care environment.

You will assist Physical Therapists, lead therapeutic activities, and help patients regain function while communicating with families and caregivers. This role requires an Associate degree or PTA certification and the ability to meet physical demands.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree or certification from an approved physical therapy program.
• Skills: Excellent customer service, patient care skills, and basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Experience: Clinical experience included in course study; long-term care experience preferred.
• Physical Readiness: Ability to meet physical demands including lifting, positioning, and prolonged standing.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
• Observe patients during treatments to evaluate data and provide results to the physical therapist.
• Confer with physical therapy staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for coordinating treatment.
• Communicate with and instruct caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities.
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring according to positioning requirements.
• Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, massage, and modality treatments.
• Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices.

Skills

Customer service

Patient care

Medical terminology

Education

Associate degree or PTA certification

Job description

Applingwood Post Acute in Cordova, TN is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to support our rehabilitation team and deliver high-quality patient care in a skilled nursing, long-term care environment.

You will assist Physical Therapists, lead therapeutic activities, and help patients regain function while communicating with families and caregivers. This role requires an Associate degree or PTA certification and the ability to meet physical demands.