Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Athletico • Bryant, AR

7d

About The Position

A Physical Therapist Assistant provides safe and effective therapy services to people impaired by physical illness or injury, congenital or developmental disability, or the aging process, under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The role works under the direct supervision of the Facility Manager and supervising physical therapist, progressing patients’ established plans of care, providing patient care, documenting treatment, and communicating with patients’ physicians and the supervising PT. The position may also involve supervising rehabilitation aides, community outreach, and developing professional relationships with referral sources. The posting identifies the opportunity as PRN and lists a pay range of $25.50 to $33.75 per hour.

Athletico describes its mission as “Extraordinary people improving lives.” The posting highlights clinical documentation support through a Generative AI Documentation Scribe, continuing education resources, mentorship and leadership programs, and incentives based on quality of care and patient outcomes. Benefits and resources listed for the part-time position include commuter benefits, a 401(k) with company match for eligible employees, financial wellness and loan resources, fitness and gym discounts, insurance options, an employee assistance program, and employee discounts. Benefit options can vary based on standard hours worked.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current CPR certification and AED training.
• Strong communication skills.
• Energetic and a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Outpatient experience is preferred; the posting specifies a minimum of 2 years of experience, with outpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care and service.
• Progress patients’ plans of care established by the physical therapist.
• Prepare written and dictated communications to physicians, including progress notes and discharge summaries, after consulting with the supervising PT about the patient’s plan of care.
• Communicate frequently with the supervising PT regarding treatment plans, follow-up appointments, and potential patient discharges.
• Supervise rehabilitation aides in patient care and administrative staff as needed.
• Participate in community services, such as health fairs, educational presentations, special-event coverage, and complimentary public screenings with appropriate referrals.
• Document treatments in patient charts and complete written communications and paperwork in a timely manner, including progress notes, discharge summaries, daily SOAP notes, charge slips, daily total sheets, and insurance or plan-of-care forms as needed.
• Keep patient charts current with scripts and tally sheets, and monitor insurance coverage.
• Develop professional relationships with potential referral sources, including physician contacts; inform them about Athletico’s services, locations, care, and therapy philosophy.
• Attend patient physician appointments and participate in shadow opportunities when possible.
• Provide appropriate and timely written or verbal communication and follow-up when necessary.
• Continue developing professional skills and interests through continuing education, program involvement, staff in-services, and professional meetings.

Benefits

• Yearly continuing education allowance.
• Access to MedBridge and Athletico University.
• An additional 5 days of PTO dedicated to continuing education.
• Strategic mentorship programs.
• Leadership programs.
• Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week.
• Residency programs; Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs.
• Pre-tax transit and parking benefits.
• 401(k) with per-pay company match for employees age 21 and older.
• SoFi financial wellness tools and loan resources.
• KinderCare discount.
• HUSK fitness resources and gym discounts.
• Home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount program.
• Generative AI Documentation Scribe for clinical documentation, described as new for 2026.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree