Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Heritage•Scarborough, ME

About The Position

HealthPro Heritage is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join the established rehabilitation team at Piper Shores, a nonprofit lifecare retirement community in Scarborough, Maine. The community offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and long-term care, on a 138-acre oceanfront property. The role is in a long-term care and skilled nursing setting and is available full-time, part-time, or PRN, with flexible scheduling and competitive hourly pay. The PTA assists with implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists and provides direct patient care. The role includes monitoring and documenting patient progress, communicating observations to the Physical Therapist, educating patients and families, and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals and support staff. The position emphasizes resident-centered care, quality outcomes, and helping residents maintain independence. HealthPro Heritage describes itself as a therapist-led organization providing clinical services across nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. It promotes purpose-driven work, professional growth, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to high-quality care. The posting also states that HealthPro Heritage provides equal employment opportunities and complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or eligibility for licensure.
Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists.
Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
Work with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to coordinate patient care and support effective treatment outcomes.