Physical Therapy Assistant — Restore Mobility for Residents

Hillcrest Health & Living; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Vision, dental, and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career-growth programs

Dayforce Wallet

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to join the in-house rehabilitation team at Hillcrest Millard in Omaha, NE. This full-time PTA position supports mobility, pain reduction, and functional recovery under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

The PTA will work within an interdisciplinary team, provide patient education, maintain documentation, and contribute to meaningful patient outcomes in a post-acute rehab setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program required.
• Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in Nebraska or a compact state required.
• Basic Life Support CPR certification required or willingness to obtain within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatments per established plans of care and evidence-based guidelines.
• Help guests and residents improve mobility, strength, balance, function, and independence.
• Educate guests, residents, and family members using clear communication and adult-learning principles.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and charging to support therapy services.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy team members, and other interdisciplinary partners to support care.
• Communicate regularly with the onsite supervising Physical Therapist regarding progress and treatment-plan needs.
• Assist with transition planning between service lines and handoff communication.

Skills

Compassion

Organization

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical documentation

Patient education

Education

PTA program graduate

Nebraska license or compact

CPR certification

Job description

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to join the in-house rehabilitation team at Hillcrest Millard in Omaha, NE. This full-time PTA position supports mobility, pain reduction, and functional recovery under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

The PTA will work within an interdisciplinary team, provide patient education, maintain documentation, and contribute to meaningful patient outcomes in a post-acute rehab setting.