Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Advantage • Pittsburgh, PA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

AdvantageCare Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate, motivated PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to provide rehabilitation services at Kane Glen Hazel, a long-term care and skilled nursing community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role offers industry-leading PRN hourly rates, ongoing weekday and weekend coverage opportunities, and scheduling flexibility based on the clinician’s availability. Experienced PTAs and new graduates are welcome to apply.

The PTA works under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver individualized rehabilitation services. The position supports residents in improving functional mobility, strength, balance, endurance, coordination, independence, and quality of life. The PTA works with residents and families and collaborates with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation and care team.

AdvantageCare Rehabilitation describes itself as therapist-founded, therapist-led, and patient-focused. The organization highlights supportive clinical leadership, a collaborative team environment, professional respect, opportunities to develop clinical skills, and meaningful patient relationships. The position is PRN/as needed, with an immediate need for weekday and weekend coverage.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility to practice in Pennsylvania before employment, including an applicable PT Compact privilege.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, individualized rehabilitation services.
• Availability to provide weekday and/or weekend PRN coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in skilled nursing, geriatrics, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation is preferred but not required.
• Experienced PTAs and new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, transfer training, and functional mobility interventions.
• Assist residents in improving strength, endurance, coordination, and independence with daily activities.
• Monitor patient progress, treatment tolerance, and changes in condition, and communicate findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate and encourage patients and families within the PTA scope of practice.
• Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with safe transfers, mobility training, and appropriate use of assistive devices.
• Follow facility safety protocols, established treatment procedures, and applicable Pennsylvania practice requirements.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, patient-centered rehabilitation environment.

Benefits

• Industry-leading PRN hourly rates.
• Ongoing weekday and weekend coverage opportunities, with opportunities to pick up additional hours.
• Flexible scheduling based on availability and professional commitments.
• Supportive clinical leadership and a collaborative team environment.
• Professional growth through continued development of clinical skills and experience in skilled nursing and long-term care.
• Recognition and appreciation of rehabilitation professionals.
• Meaningful patient relationships and a patient-first approach.

What This Job Offers

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