Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Pay Range: $28.00 - $35.00 / hour (Determined by experience, clinical specialty, and qualifications) Are you an experienced, compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant with Senior Living experience, and ready for a change? Do you want a real voice in your workplace instead of feeling like just a number?

Position overview: Above All Talent Solutions is partnering with a rapidly growing therapy provider that delivers innovative rehab programs to Senior Living communities. This full-time Physical Therapy Assistant position may have potential to support nearby sister facilities, serving adult and geriatric residents in a post-acute settings. As a key member of an interdisciplinary rehab team, you will help residents improve mobility, strength, balance, and pain management to maximize safety, independence, and quality of life.

Responsibilities: Implement physical therapy treatment plans developed by the supervising Physical Therapist, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional mobility activities. Instruct and assist patients with exercises, transfer techniques, balance and strengthening activities, and use of assistive devices (walkers, canes, wheelchairs, braces).Monitor resident responses to therapy before, during, and after treatment, modify activities within the plan as appropriate, and promptly report changes in condition or concerns to the Physical Therapist and nursing team. Provide 1:1 or small-group therapy sessions focused on mobility, fall reduction, endurance, and functional tasks needed for safe aging in place within the senior living setting. Assist with collecting data for initial and ongoing assessments by interviewing residents, observing movement and function, and reviewing therapy histories and relevant test results as directed by the PT.Contribute input to the PT regarding progress toward goals, barriers to participation, and recommendations for updating the plan of care, equipment needs, or level of assistance. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings or care conferences to communicate therapy goals, progress, and discharge plans to nursing, wellness staff, and families as requested.

Qualifications: Current, unrestricted Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of practice (or eligibility prior to start).Prior experience in skilled nursing, post-acute rehab, or long-term care strongly preferred. Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills; resident-centered, outcomes-focused approach.

Compensation and benefits: The hiring facility offers a competitive hourly rate, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Full-time benefits include:

Pay Range: $28.00 - $35.00 / hour (commensurate with clinical experience and background)