Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) $7500 Sign on Bonus!

Bluegrass Consulting Ltd; Highlands (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Pay Increase

Daily Pay

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Telehealth Services

Double Pay on Holiday

Care Team Member Relief Fund

Job summary

Highlands Nursing & Rehab is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support high-quality rehabilitative care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

The PTA will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function, working with the interdisciplinary team to ensure resident-centered care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• 1–2 years of experience in a skilled nursing facility or geriatric setting preferred.
• Familiarity with PDPM and SNF therapy documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PT interventions under the supervising PT per treatment plan.
• Assist residents with exercises, gait training, and functional mobility to improve strength and balance.
• Monitor resident responses and report progress to the PT.
• Educate residents and families to promote carryover of therapy strategies.
• Maintain a safe, engaging therapy environment and document sessions per policy.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings for coordinated resident care.

Skills

Geriatric care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

PTA support

Education

Associate’s degree in PTA

PTA state licensure

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Full-Time $7500 Sign on Bonus!!

Highlands Nursing & Rehab is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team's mission and believe in our core values!Our mission:

Our mission: Through the hearts of our Care Team Members, we provide excellent healthcare to those we serve.

Our Core Values...

L - Listening

E - Empathy

A - Accountability

D - Decisiveness

This is how we create a culture to LEAD with Love.

Position Overview:

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) supports the delivery of high-quality rehabilitative care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role focuses on implementing individualized treatment plans that improve residents’ mobility, reduce pain, enhance strength, and restore physical function. The PTA collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure consistent, resident-centered therapy. A strong foundation in geriatric rehabilitation, clinical precision, and a compassionate approach are essential to support optimal outcomes and promote residents’ independence and quality of life

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Support and Treatment Implementation

• Deliver physical therapy interventions as outlined in the treatment plan developed by the supervising Physical Therapist.

• Assist residents with therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional mobility activities to improve strength, balance, and independence.

• Monitor resident responses during treatment sessions and communicate progress, concerns, or changes to the Physical Therapist.

• Support resident and family education under the direction of the Physical Therapist to

  promote safe and effective carryover of therapy strategies.

• Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging therapeutic environment that encourages resident participation and comfort.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning discussions to ensure coordinated, resident-centered care.

Documentation and Compliance

• Accurately document treatment sessions, resident performance, and observations in

  accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards.

• Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control protocols to ensure compliance and resident safety.

Collaboration and Operational Support

• Maintain open communication with the supervising Physical Therapist, interdisciplinary care team, and resident care staff to support continuity of care.

• Assist in maintaining therapy equipment and supplies, reporting any issues promptly to

  ensure a safe and efficient therapy environment

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant

• 1-2 years of experience in a skilled nursing facility or geriatric care setting preferred

• Familiarity with PDPM and SNF therapy documentation standards is a plus

Bluegrass Benefits:

• Quarterly Pay Increase

• Daily Pay

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• Telehealth Services

• Double Pay on Holiday

• Care Team Member Relief Fund

Join the Bluegrass Care team where compassion meets excellence!

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