Physical Therapy Assistant (P.T.A)

Job Description

Methodist Senior Services is seeking a dependable PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team in Columbus, Mississippi. This position will provide PTO and vacation coverage as needed, with a particular focus on coverage at the end of December. This is a great opportunity for a PTA looking for flexible, as-needed work while supporting residents and an experienced therapy team.

As a faith-based, nonprofit organization, Methodist Senior Services is dedicated to providing exceptional care while fostering a workplace where clinicians feel valued and supported. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced rehabilitation professionals and make a difference in residents’ mobility, independence, and quality of life.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible, as-needed scheduling
• Opportunity to provide PTO and holiday-season coverage
• Experienced and supportive therapy team
• Collaborative interdisciplinary environment
• A faith-based organization with a resident-centered mission
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on residents’ daily lives

About the Role

The Physical Therapist Assistant plays an important role in helping residents improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence. Working under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA provides skilled interventions to support residents in achieving their individualized therapy goals.

This position includes:

• Providing physical therapy treatments according to established treatment plans
• Assisting residents with exercises, mobility training, balance, strength, and functional activities
• Monitoring resident responses to treatment and communicating progress to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Documenting treatments and resident progress accurately
• Collaborating with residents, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Providing coverage for scheduled staff PTO and vacation, with a particular need for coverage at the end of December

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of one (1) year rehabilitation experience in a setting serving the same age/type of patient population served by this facility. Prefer active membership in the state and national American Physical Therapy Association.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program. Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of Mississippi. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Adequate computer skills in order to complete required job duties and computerized documentation. Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of Methodist Senior Services.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk, bend, drive, stand, sit and reach constantly during an eight (8) hour day/shift. Ability to speak and hear to understand and give directions. Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to assess and monitor patient/resident needs, maintain accurate records, understand directions and recognize people. Fine and gross motor skills. Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community. Work endurance ability to work eight (8) hour days/shifts. Ability to participate in sustained activity for up to three and one-half (3.5) hours at a time. Reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence. Possesses highly developed communication and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Working Conditions: Typical therapy clinic environment. Requires ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends. Strong organizational skills in order to effectively maintain multiple projects simultaneously. Requires creativity as well as the ability to work independently. Ability to be discreet and maintain confidential information.

Reasonable accommodation which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.