PTA - Subacute Rehab (FT & Per Diem)

Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation; Watkins Glen (AL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time & Per diem options

Job summary

Elite Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center in Homewood, AL is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our in-house subacute rehabilitation team. The PTA will implement treatment plans under a licensed Physical Therapist and support residents in regaining mobility, balance, and independence.

We offer both full-time and per diem opportunities in a collaborative, patient-centered environment within a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Alabama Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Experience in skilled nursing or subacute rehabilitation preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic exercises, transfer techniques, gait training, and mobility interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, strengthening, balance, transfers and functional mobility.
• Help patients improve walking ability, endurance and independence in activities of daily living.
• Monitor patient responses and communicate progress to supervising Physical Therapist.
• Document treatments and patient progress accurately and timely.
• Maintain patient safety and follow infection control policies.
• Collaborate with nursing, occupational therapy and speech therapy teams.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Alabama PTA license

Job description

Elite Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center in Homewood, AL is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our in-house subacute rehabilitation team. The PTA will implement treatment plans under a licensed Physical Therapist and support residents in regaining mobility, balance, and independence.

We offer both full-time and per diem opportunities in a collaborative, patient-centered environment within a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.