Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

Advantage•Bethlehem, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AdvantageCare Rehabilitation is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Holy Family Manor, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The PTA provides individualized treatment under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, supporting residents' rehabilitation goals, mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence. The role serves adults and geriatric residents with orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, age-related, and medically complex needs. Experienced PTAs and new graduates are welcome. Skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation experience is preferred but not required. AdvantageCare Rehabilitation is a therapist-founded and therapist-led organization that has delivered rehabilitation services for more than 23 years and has a team of more than 600 clinicians. The company emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration, clinician support, professional growth, and work-life balance. The position is full-time, with industry-leading rates; specific compensation figures are not provided.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.
Current, active Pennsylvania Physical Therapist Assistant license, or eligibility for licensure prior to employment.
Ability to provide skilled physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Strong communication, clinical documentation, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to compassionate, individualized patient care.
Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage daily treatment responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation is preferred but not required.
New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
Provide therapeutic exercises, strengthening activities, balance training, gait training, and functional mobility interventions.
Assist residents with transfers, ambulation, endurance training, and activities that promote independence.
Monitor patient responses to treatment and communicate progress, concerns, or changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Modify treatment activities within the established plan of care and the PTA's professional scope of practice.
Support fall prevention, safety awareness, and mobility education.
Document treatment sessions, patient responses, and progress accurately and in a timely manner.
Collaborate with PT, OT, SLP, nursing, and other interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated patient care.
Educate residents and caregivers on safe mobility techniques, therapeutic activities, and home exercise programs as appropriate.
Maintain compliance with applicable clinical, regulatory, and facility requirements.