Physical Therapy Assistant — Skilled Nursing Rehab

Shelby Oaks Post Acute; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby Oaks Post Acute in Memphis, TN is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. The role involves assisting with treatments, documenting progress, and coordinating with caregivers to ensure quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a TN PTA license, at least 1 year of SNF/LTC experience, and strong customer service and patient care skills.

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 per care plan.
• Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients during exercises.
• Document progress and communicate results to the physical therapist.
• Coordinate with staff and family on treatment plans.
• Transport patients to/from treatment areas and secure them.
• Administer manual therapy, aquatic therapy, and modalities such as ultrasound.
• Monitor patients' range of motion and vital signs to assess effects of treatment.
• Monitor operation of equipment and record usage.
• Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices.

Skills

Customer Service

Patient Care

Communication

Job description

Shelby Oaks Post Acute in Memphis, TN is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. The role involves assisting with treatments, documenting progress, and coordinating with caregivers to ensure quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a TN PTA license, at least 1 year of SNF/LTC experience, and strong customer service and patient care skills.