Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Tallgrass Healthcare; Junction City (KS); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay based on experience

Inhouse rehab program with consistent 

Supportive leadership and team

Opportunity to work across multiple </

Meaningful work that helps residents

Job summary

Tallgrass Healthcare Campus is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our inhouse rehabilitation team. You will work across skilled nursing, assisted living, and outpatient therapy to help residents regain strength, mobility, and independence.

The role supports a collaborative, resident-centered approach under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. Active PTA license or certification is required, with strong communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Active state PTA license or certification.
• Strong communication and timemanagement skills.
• Ability to work under supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Compassionate, resident-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments according to individualized plans of care developed by the Licensed Physical Therapist
• Treat residents in skilled nursing, assisted living, and outpatient therapy settings
• Communicate resident progress, concerns, and recommendations to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Apply appropriate therapeutic techniques based on resident presentation and plan of care
• Participate in care plan meetings when requested by the Director of Rehabilitation
• Document treatment sessions, progress notes, and provide objective input for discharge summaries
• Complete daily billing and documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards
• Maintain compliance with state practice acts, professional ethics, and company policies
• Support a collaborative, resident-centered, interdisciplinary rehab approach

Skills

Communication skills

Timemanagement

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Join Our InHouse Rehabilitation Team!

At Tallgrass Healthcare Campus, we want you on our rehab team.

We are seeking a caring, dependable Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) who is passionate about helping residents regain strength, mobility, and independence. In this role, you’ll work across skilled nursing, assisted living, and outpatient therapy, delivering handson care that truly improves quality of life.

If you’re looking for an inhouse rehab position where collaboration, consistency, and resident outcomes matter — this is the opportunity for you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Tallgrass Healthcare Campus, our team is the heart of exceptional care. We foster a workplace culture built on compassion, respect, teamwork, and professional growth. Your skills are valued, your input matters, and your work makes a real difference for residents and their families every day.

What You’ll Do as a PTA

• Provide physical therapy treatments according to individualized plans of care developed by the Licensed Physical Therapist
• Treat residents in skilled nursing, assisted living, and outpatient therapy settings
• Communicate resident progress, concerns, and recommendations to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Apply appropriate therapeutic techniques based on resident presentation and plan of care
• Participate in care plan meetings when requested by the Director of Rehabilitation
• Document treatment sessions, progress notes, and provide objective input for discharge summaries
• Complete daily billing and documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards
• Maintain compliance with state practice acts, professional ethics, and company policies
• Support a collaborative, residentcentered, interdisciplinary rehab approach

What We’re Looking for in YOU

• Active state PTA license or certification (required)
• Strong understanding of therapeutic interventions and treatment techniques
• Ability to work collaboratively under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist
• Compassionate, reliable, and residentfocused mindset
• Strong communication and timemanagement skills
• Desire to be part of a stable inhouse rehabilitation team

What We Offer

• Pay based on experience
• Inhouse rehab program with consistent collaboration and support
• Supportive leadership and teamoriented environment
• Opportunity to work across multiple care settings
• Meaningful work that helps residents regain function and independence

Ready to Join a Team That Values YOU?

If you’re a Physical Therapy Assistant who wants meaningful work, supportive teammates, and the opportunity to truly change lives — we want you at Tallgrass Healthcare Campus.

Affirmative Action Statement
Tallgrass is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to recruit, hire, and promote individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are proud to be an affirmative action employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, it is the policy of the facility to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Administrator.