Physical Therapy Assistant

WSLM Recruiting • Taylorsville, UT

11d

About The Position

Legacy Village of Taylorsville is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to help patients improve mobility, independence, confidence, and quality of life. Under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA provides hands-on therapy and supports patients as they work toward individualized rehabilitation goals with dignity and respect.

The role includes carrying out Plans of Care established by the Physical Therapist, providing therapeutic interventions, documenting treatment and billing, communicating patient progress and concerns, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team. The position serves older adults and individuals with disabilities and requires frequent walking and standing, along with assisting patients with mobility and transfers.

Western States Lodging & Management describes its mission as “Serving You Like Family” and highlights meaningful work, professional development, and long-term career growth. Compensation is hourly, with the starting rate based on experience and qualifications and future pay growth opportunities tied to performance and career development.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).
• Current CPR certification.
• Compassion and patience when working with older adults and individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow an established Plan of Care and recognize when changes or concerns should be communicated to the Physical Therapist.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality, infection control, safety, and professional standards.
• Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Reliable documentation, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to frequently walk and stand and to bend, stoop, sit, stand, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to use appropriate body mechanics to frequently lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to assist with pushing, pulling, transferring, or supporting individuals weighing more than 100 pounds for short durations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous rehabilitation, skilled nursing, senior living, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized Plans of Care established by the Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, range of motion, and functional independence.
• Perform transfer training, bed mobility, bathroom mobility, gait training, and balance activities.
• Guide patients through active, passive, resistive, and mechanical strength and range-of-motion exercises.
• Administer approved modalities, including heat, cold, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and iontophoresis, as directed by the Physical Therapist and permitted within scope of practice.
• Observe patient performance and promptly communicate progress, concerns, changes in condition, and discharge needs to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Complete accurate and timely treatment notes, progress and discharge-related documentation, and billing.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation professionals, nurses, CNAs, discharge planners, patients, and families.
• Participate in team conferences, care planning, and discharge planning.
• Maintain knowledge of Medicare, private insurance, and other applicable therapy treatment and scheduling guidelines.
• Follow safety, infection control, universal precaution, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist the Physical Therapist with administrative responsibilities, department needs, and assigned special projects.

Benefits

• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%.
• Hotel discounts at select Western States Lodging & Management properties.
• Eligible full-time associates may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, plus Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Optional supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and other coverage options.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) and vacation benefits for eligible full-time associates.
• Opportunities for future pay growth based on performance and career development.
• Professional development and opportunities for long-term career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree