PTA: Empower Mobility & Quality of Life

Comfort Healthcare Centers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in West Mifflin, PA is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. You will work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver individualized treatment programs that promote mobility and independence.

This PRN + Full Time role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive interdisciplinary team, with a focus on documentation, patient progress, and education of

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and documentation abilities.
• A compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.
• Skilled nursing or long-term care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans based on each resident's goals and clinical needs.
• Monitor resident progress and communicate changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Accurately document treatments, patient responses, and progress in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Educate residents and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, and safety practices.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and positive therapy environment.

Skills

PA PTA license

Communication skills

Documentation abilities

Compassionate care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Southwestern Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in West Mifflin, PA is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. You will work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver individualized treatment programs that promote mobility and independence.

This PRN + Full Time role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive interdisciplinary team, with a focus on documentation, patient progress, and education of