PTA: Rehab Mobility & Independence Champion

The Legacy at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Highland Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

The Legacy at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team in Boca Raton, FL. You will work closely with Physical Therapists to help residents improve mobility, strength, independence, and overall quality of life.

In this role you will assist with implementing individualized treatment plans, guide therapeutic exercises, monitor progress, and document responses in accordance with facility guidelines.

Qualifications

• Active Florida PTA license is required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation setting is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong documentation and organizational abilities are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and mobility training to residents.
• Monitor resident progress and report changes to the supervising PT.
• Accurately document treatments and resident responses per guidelines.
• Assist residents with gait training, transfers, balance, and strengthening.
• Maintain a safe and clean therapy environment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support goals.
• Educate residents and families about therapy programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation skills

Resident-centered care

Dependability

Education

Active Florida PTA license

Job description

The Legacy at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team in Boca Raton, FL. You will work closely with Physical Therapists to help residents improve mobility, strength, independence, and overall quality of life.

In this role you will assist with implementing individualized treatment plans, guide therapeutic exercises, monitor progress, and document responses in accordance with facility guidelines.