Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN

Advantage • Grand Rapids, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

AdvantageCare Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join the rehabilitation team at Grand Rapids Care Center in Grand Rapids, Ohio. The role provides flexible, as-needed coverage in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting, caring for an adult and geriatric population alongside an established rehabilitation team. The position may suit clinicians seeking supplemental hours, occasional weekday or weekend work, or additional clinical experience.

The PTA provides skilled Physical Therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, helping patients improve mobility, safety, function, and independence. The role involves individualized treatment and collaboration with Physical Therapists and other interdisciplinary team members, including occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, and facility staff. AdvantageCare describes itself as therapist-founded and therapist-led, with more than 23 years of providing rehabilitation services.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current or eligible Ohio Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Ability to provide skilled treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Strong clinical skills, communication, and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Physical Therapists and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• A compassionate, patient-first approach to care.

Nice To Haves

• Skilled nursing, geriatric, or rehabilitation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled Physical Therapy treatments in accordance with established plans of care.
• Address patients’ strength, balance, gait, transfers, endurance, and functional mobility.
• Implement therapeutic exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, and activity tolerance.
• Provide gait training, transfer training, and functional mobility interventions.
• Assist patients with the safe use of walkers, wheelchairs, and other assistive devices.
• Support fall-prevention strategies and patient safety.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and communicate progress or changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide patient, family, and caregiver education related to mobility, safety, and functional activities.
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Help patients regain confidence and independence with everyday activities.

Benefits

• Flexible PRN hours to help accommodate professional and personal commitments.
• Competitive PRN compensation.
• Potential opportunity for additional hours as availability or organizational needs change.
• Collaborative team environment with support and recognition for PRN clinicians.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree