POSITION SUMMARY The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. Treatment settings include private residences and independent living facilities. The PTA delivers physical therapy interventions in the patient’s most functional environment—the home—under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.   Salary range: $30.57 - $33.59 Per Hour Guaranteed 40 hours in a Week  Shift Timing: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday No weekend rotation 120 bed SNF - company owned, offering both short term and long term care RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES Participate in patient care conferences, staffing meetings, and required meetings under Physical Therapist direction Adhere to patient treatment schedules and complete timely clinical and billing documentation Collaborate with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to implement patient-centered programs Assist the Physical Therapist during evaluations, testing, and complex procedures Educate patients, families, and caregivers on physical therapy techniques and programs Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all patients Clean, maintain, and report repair needs for therapy equipment Deliver care with compassion, professionalism, and respect for patient rights Implement individualized treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist Provide individualized physical therapy interventions, including: Therapeutic exercise (strength, endurance, balance, coordination, gait, posture, flexibility) Functional training Manual therapy Airway clearance techniques Integumentary repair and protection Electrotherapeutic, physical agent, and mechanical modalities Falls risk interventions Health and wellness programs Chronic disease management education Perform other related duties as assigned EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license or proof of license eligibility in the state(s) of practice Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to patient residences JOB SKILLS Strong organizational and time-management skills Effective verbal and written communication skills COMPLIANCE Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and ethical standards, including HIPAA Participate in required orientation and training programs Report suspected non-compliance through appropriate channels Cooperate with audits, monitoring, and investigations Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities as requested ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Physical Demands Required: Reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, fine manipulation Talking/hearing and visual acuity Frequency: Standing: Frequently (67–100%) Walking: Frequently (67–100%) Sitting: Occasionally (34–66%) Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling: Up to 50 pounds Postural Activities: Climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting Work Environment Inside: 90% Outside: 10% Exposure to noise, vibrations, hazards, fumes, uneven ground, and moving machinery Operation of automotive equipment Occasional use of protective equipment (gowns, gloves, masks) Work Situations Performance measured by objective criteria Frequent interaction with patients and caregivers Repetitive tasks and work under stress Problem solving and following instructions