Physical Therapist Assistant

Renewal Rehab seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care settings. Under PT supervision, you’ll deliver patient-centered treatments to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, documenting in EMR, educating patients and families, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Renewal Rehab offers a supportive, collaborative culture with strong clinical resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities, allowing you to manage a reasonable caseload while making a meaningful impact every day. Provide direct physical therapy interventions under PT supervision for senior patients in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. Implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence. Accurately document treatments, progress notes, and patient responses in the EMR in a timely manner. Collaborate with supervising PT, nursing, and interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient-centered care. Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercises, safety, and functional strategies. Assist with discharge planning and recommendations for equipment and continued therapy needs. Participate in facility and company meetings, in-services, and quality improvement initiatives. Maintain compliance with federal, state, payer, and facility regulations and company policies. Support a culture of integrity, respect, and open communication within the rehab team. Contribute to a safe, clean, and organized therapy environment and manage a manageable caseload efficiently. Therapeutic exercise and functional mobility training Gait and balance training Transfer training and safe patient handling Geriatric rehabilitation techniques Skilled nursing and post-acute care rehab practices Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Therapeutic modalities (e.g., heat, cold, e-stim, ultrasound) as allowed by state practice Patient and family education in senior care Care planning and interdisciplinary collaboration Regulatory and reimbursement knowledge in SNF/post-acute settings Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state of employment Graduation from an accredited PTA program BLS/CPR certification Experience in skilled nursing, post-acute, or geriatric rehab preferred