Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) PRN

Covington Post Acute; Country Wood (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Post-Acute in Covington, TN, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support our physical therapy team in delivering patient-centered care.

You will assist therapists, document progress, and help patients practice therapeutic activities, while coordinating with caregivers and families.

A valid TN PTA license and at least one year in SNF/long-term care are required; we offer a collaborative, growth-focused workplace.

Qualifications

• Active TN PTA license required.
• Minimum 1 year of Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care experience.
• Excellent customer service and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists with treatments and procedures based on each patient’s care plan.
• Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
• Observes patients during treatments to compile data on responses and progress and provides results to the therapist.
• Confers with PT staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning and coordinating treatment.
• Communicates with caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and plans.
• Transports patients to and from treatment areas and secures them for therapy.
• Administers active and passive manual therapy, aquatic therapy, and modality treatments.
• Measures range of motion and vital signs to determine treatment effects and patient evaluations.
• Monitors equipment operation and notes usage and treatment administration.
• Fits patients for braces, prostheses, and supportive devices.

Education

PTA License TN

Job description

Covington Post-Acute , located in Covington, Tennessee, is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility. It offers care for up to 98 residents in private and semi-private suites. The facility emphasizes a comfortable and engaging environment with indoor and outdoor common spaces, personalized dietary plans, and a variety of social activities. Additional services include nursing, physical and occupational therapy, mental health support, and more.

At Covington Post-Acute, we are committed to providing exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to our residents in a compassionate and supportive environment ensuring our residents thrive in comfort and dignity.

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality care. Whether you are an experienced professional or exploring a rewarding career in healthcare, Covington offers a collaborative and growth-focused workplace where your efforts truly make an impact.

Position Overview:

The Physical Therapist Assistant will assist the Physical Therapists with treatments and procedures based on each patient’s care plan. Other tasks may include carrying out routine functions, documenting the progress of treatment, and modifying specific treatments.

Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises or functional activities. Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provides results to the physical therapist in person or through progress notes.

Confers with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment. Communicates with and instructs caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.

Transports patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements. Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment.

Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound.

Measures patients’ range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.

Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of treatment.

Fits patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches.

Qualifications:

PTA License active in TN

Minimum of 1 year of Skilled Nursing Facility experience or Long-Term Care

Excellent customer service and patient care skills

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.