PTA: Impactful Team Rehab in Senior Care (FT)

Mercer Manor Rehabilitation; Aledo (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

CEU reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Mercer Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver compassionate rehab care at our skilled nursing facility. You will work under licensed Physical Therapists to guide residents through targeted exercises, mobility training, and balance activities to improve function and independence.

The role emphasizes hands-on support with modalities, gait training, transfers, and strength-building, while observing progress and communicating changes to

Qualifications

• Licensed PTA required
• Team collaboration in skilled nursing setting

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans designed by licensed Physical Therapists, guiding residents through exercises, mobility training, balance work, and therapeutic activities.
• Provide hands-on support with modalities, gait training, transfers, and strength-building to reduce pain and improve function.
• Observe and document resident progress, communicate changes to the supervising PT, and adjust sessions for safety and optimal results.

Job description

Mercer Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver compassionate rehab care at our skilled nursing facility. You will work under licensed Physical Therapists to guide residents through targeted exercises, mobility training, and balance activities to improve function and independence.

The role emphasizes hands-on support with modalities, gait training, transfers, and strength-building, while observing progress and communicating changes to