Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Plaza Community Living Center; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Plaza Community Living Center in Pascagoula, MS, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to partner with patients on restoring motion and maximizing function. You will contribute to quality of life by delivering treatment within rehab, prevention, and functional training, aligned with our aim to reconnect people to life.

Join a team focused on individualized plans, evidence-based methods, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with active credentials.
• Proven experience assisting patients across diverse conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient goals and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver cost-effective, evidence-based therapy to improve motion and mobility.
• Document patient care and progress accurately in records.
• Support patient education on exercise, safety, and home programs.
• Collaborate with the care team to optimize functional outcomes.

Skills

PTA experience

Interpersonal communication

Professional behavior

Willingness to learn

Treatments and techniques

Education

Licensed PTA

Job description

Description

We are looking for a committed Physical Therapist Assistant to act as the patient’s partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring that the client will function at their personal best. You will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation.

What do we do? Connect People 2 Life!

How do we Connect People 2 Life? Through reconnecting them to the relationships that make life full.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Document patient care services

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a physical therapist assistant
• Intensive education and clinical expertise
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to continually learn and grow
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice physical therapy assistant