PTA Rehab Specialist: Enable Patient Recovery & Mobility

Sweetwater Care; Fort Benton (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to assist therapists in rehabilitating residents after illness or injury. You will help improve mobility, balance, and gait while following the established care plans under supervision.

The role emphasizes patient safety, timely documentation, and coordination with other disciplines as needed. Requirements include a High School Diploma and a valid PTA license or certification in the state of practice, or eligibility for licensure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Requires valid Physical Therapy Assistant license or certification in the state of practice, or proof of license eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for residents recovering and rehabilitating under supervision of licensed therapists.
• Assist in providing quality patient care as part of the therapy team.
• Document all services to ensure accurate and timely billing of therapy services.
• Ensure patient care follows Plan of Care and professional guidelines.
• Under supervision, develop and implement individualized therapy plans to restore performance.
• Identify need for referrals to other disciplines within PT supervision.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Patient care support

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant license or certification

Job description

Sweetwater Care seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to assist therapists in rehabilitating residents after illness or injury. You will help improve mobility, balance, and gait while following the established care plans under supervision.

The role emphasizes patient safety, timely documentation, and coordination with other disciplines as needed. Requirements include a High School Diploma and a valid PTA license or certification in the state of practice, or eligibility for licensure.