PTA PRN

Sternrehab; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited referral bonus

Referral bonus up to $1,000

Therapy leadership support

Job summary

Vantage Health in Wakefield, MA is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to support skilled nursing rehabilitation under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will assist with mobility, transfers, and endurance activities aligned to the plan of care.

We offer PRN coverage with competitive hourly pay and supportive leadership across the rehabilitation team. New grads are welcome to apply and may have opportunities for referral bonuses and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Licensed PTA in MA.
• Experience in skilled nursing or post-acute preferred.
• Ability to follow plan of care and safety precautions.
• Ability to document clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Carry out prescribed PT treatments addressing residents' functional goals.
• Guide strengthening, balance, and endurance exercises per care plan.
• Assist with transfers, bed mobility, and walking with appropriate assistance.
• Reinforce mobility techniques with residents and caregivers between sessions.
• Document progress and coordinate with nursing and therapy staff on mobility needs.
• Observe changes in comfort, fatigue, and performance and inform supervising PT.

Skills

Treatment skills

Documentation

Communication

New graduates welcome

Education

Massachusetts PTA license

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN

Vantage Health | Wakefield, MA

$40–$45/hour | PRN

Join Stern Therapy Consultants as a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant at Vantage Health in Wakefield, MA. In this skilled nursing rehabilitation role, you'll help residents practice the movements that support daily life-standing, transferring, walking, and building endurance-under the supervising Physical Therapist's plan of care.

What You'll Do

• Carry out prescribed physical therapy treatments that address each resident's functional goals.

• Guide strengthening exercises, balance activities, and endurance training within the established care plan.

• Practice safe transfers, bed mobility, and walking with the appropriate assistance and equipment.

• Reinforce mobility techniques with residents and caregivers to support progress between sessions.

• Observe changes in comfort, fatigue, and performance, keeping the supervising PT informed.

• Maintain clear treatment notes and coordinate with nursing and therapy colleagues on residents' mobility needs.

What We Offer

• $40–$45 per hour.

• PRN coverage opportunities based on your availability and facility staffing needs.

• Unlimited referral bonus, with up to $1,000 per successful referral.

• Support from therapy leadership and collaboration across the rehabilitation team.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts Physical Therapist Assistant license.

• Strong treatment skills and attention to individual precautions.

• Reliable documentation and effective communication.

• Skilled nursing or post-acute experience is helpful; new graduates are welcome to apply.