Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Full-Time
About The Position
Independence Rehab is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work with older adults at The Residency and its geriatric clinics in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The role focuses on helping residents regain mobility, confidence, and independence while navigating recovery, chronic conditions, and life transitions. The work is relationship-driven and collaborative, treating a medically complex geriatric population through clinically meaningful therapy. New graduates are welcome, and mentorship and support are provided. The company is therapist-owned and emphasizes clinician support, clinical judgment, realistic productivity expectations, flexible scheduling, and autonomy in treatment decisions.
Requirements
- Active Nebraska PTA license in good standing.
- Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
- Interest in geriatric care and functional outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Skilled nursing facility (SNF) experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Guide residents through mobility milestones, including first steps, safe transfers, and returning home.
- Lead gait, balance, strengthening, and functional training sessions.
- Help reduce fall risk and build residents’ confidence with daily activities.
- Collaborate with the physical therapist to adjust care plans.
- Work with nursing, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to support whole-person recovery.
Benefits
- Up to 3 1/2 weeks of paid time off annually.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Continuing education reimbursement up to $750 per year.
- Health Savings Account.
- Accident insurance.
- Critical illness insurance.
- Hospital indemnity insurance.
- Free preventive screening benefits.
- Basic life and accidental death insurance.
- Voluntary life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Free Teladoc access to doctors for a variety of services.
- Structured onboarding and integration, one-to-one documentation and treatment training, tailored mentorship, and ongoing clinical support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
