Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Champion, Partners in Rehab•Mobile, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant position in a skilled nursing facility (SNF), with primary placement at Allen in Mobile, Alabama, and a secondary location at Eastern Shore in Daphne. May or August 2026 graduates are encouraged to apply. The assistant performs skilled physical therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by a Registered Physical Therapist, following the therapist’s evaluation and plan of care. The role is supervised by a Staff Physical Therapist or Clinical Director and includes supervising Rehab Technicians, documenting treatments, coordinating patient care, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Licensure by the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy; the posting states that licensure can be verified at pt.alabama.gov.
No prior therapy experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Therapy experience is desired but not required.
COVID vaccination is preferred; an exemption will be considered.
May or August 2026 graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform physical therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by the therapist.
Treat patients after evaluation by a Registered Physical Therapist and follow the therapist’s plan of care.
Provide instructions for home treatment programs in consultation with the Registered Physical Therapist.
Supervise Rehab Technicians.
Consult with the physical therapist about patient progress and plans of care, and communicate with other departments involved in patient care.
Participate in in-service training for clinical staff.
Maintain appropriate equipment and supplies for patient care.
Encourage patients without giving false hope and counsel patients or family members about special problems with advice from the Registered Physical Therapist.
Use patient-care procedures and departmental resources—including supplies, equipment, linens, and time—appropriately and reasonably.
Submit written reports to the Registered Physical Therapist or Supervisor on duty about patient or employee incidents or accidents as they occur.
Document treatments for all patients according to physical therapy department policies and procedures.
Adhere to the APTA code of ethics.
Report to the Staff Physical Therapist or Clinical Director concerning physical therapy matters.