Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Comfort Healthcare Centers; Smethport (McKean County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN scheduling

In-house rehab department

Positive workplace culture

Job summary

Sena Kean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist (PT) to join our in-house therapy team. You will evaluate residents, plan individualized treatments, and deliver interventions to improve mobility and function in short-term and long-term residents.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, gait training, therapeutic exercise, and collaboration with OT, SLP, nursing, and social services.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Bachelor/Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Prior SNF or similar setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to assess strength, balance, mobility, and functional limitations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical needs and goals.
• Provide gait training, therapeutic exercise, balance activities, and functional mobility training.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries per standards.
• Collaborate with OT, SLP, nursing, and social services for coordinated care.
• Educate residents and families on safety and home exercise programs.
• Attend care plan meetings and provide clinical recommendations.
• Follow regulatory and professional guidelines for practice.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical reasoning

Documentation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Physical Therapy

Job description

PRN Physical Therapist (PT)

Sena Kean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

About Us

Sena Kean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is committed to providing exceptional, resident-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our goal is to help residents regain function, improve mobility, and achieve the highest level of independence through high-quality rehabilitative services.

Position Summary

We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapist (PT) to join our dedicated in-house therapy team. The Physical Therapist will evaluate, plan, and deliver therapeutic interventions to residents with mobility limitations, functional impairments, or injuries. This role supports both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to assess strength, balance, mobility, and functional limitations.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on each resident’s clinical needs and goals.

• Provide direct therapeutic interventions including gait training, therapeutic exercise, balance activities, and functional mobility training.

• Document all evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with state, federal, and facility standards.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members—OT, SLP, nursing, and social services to ensure coordinated and effective care.

• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on safety, mobility strategies, and the home exercise program (HEP).

• Participate in care plan meetings and make professional recommendations based on clinical findings.

• Follow all regulatory, ethical, and professional guidelines for physical therapy practice.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Bachelor/Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

• Current Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.

• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or similar setting preferred.

• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible PRN schedule.

• Compassionate, team-oriented approach to patient care.

Why Join Our Team?

• Supportive, in-house rehab department

• Positive, collaborative workplace culture

• Flexible PRN scheduling

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in residents' recovery and quality of life

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